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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.63, 4,499.24 and 2,207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.63, 4,499.24 and 2,207.87 is: 3,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.63 : 4,499.24 = 2,207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.63/4,499.24 = 2,207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.63x = 4,499.24 × 2,207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.63x = 9,933,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,703.48/3,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.37

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