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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.68, 4,874.76 and 1,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.68, 4,874.76 and 1,306.25 is: 1,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.68 : 4,874.76 = 1,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.68/4,874.76 = 1,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.68x = 4,874.76 × 1,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.68x = 6,367,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,655.25/3,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.66

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