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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.54, 4,888.72 and 1,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.54, 4,888.72 and 1,871.54 is: 2,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.54 : 4,888.72 = 1,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.54/4,888.72 = 1,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.54x = 4,888.72 × 1,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.54x = 9,149,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,435.03/3,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.69

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