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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.93, 4,877.90 and 1,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.93, 4,877.90 and 1,874.27 is: 2,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.93 : 4,877.90 = 1,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.93/4,877.90 = 1,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.93x = 4,877.90 × 1,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.93x = 9,142,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,467.87/3,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.40

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