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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.01, 4,912.06 and 1,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.01, 4,912.06 and 1,714.50 is: 2,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.01 : 4,912.06 = 1,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.01/4,912.06 = 1,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.01x = 4,912.06 × 1,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.01x = 8,421,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,726.87/3,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.51

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