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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.91, 4,876.42 and 2,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.91, 4,876.42 and 2,463.97 is: 3,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.91 : 4,876.42 = 2,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.91/4,876.42 = 2,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.91x = 4,876.42 × 2,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.91x = 12,015,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,348.00/3,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.19

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