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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.74, 4,877.70 and 1,031.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.74, 4,877.70 and 1,031.03 is: 1,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.74 : 4,877.70 = 1,031.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.74/4,877.70 = 1,031.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.74x = 4,877.70 × 1,031.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.74x = 5,029,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,055.03/3,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.10

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