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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.06, 4,884.52 and 1,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.06, 4,884.52 and 1,612.50 is: 2,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.06 : 4,884.52 = 1,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.06/4,884.52 = 1,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.06x = 4,884.52 × 1,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.06x = 7,876,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,288.50/3,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.71

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