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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.52, 4,955.70 and 1,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.52, 4,955.70 and 1,251.96 is: 1,878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.52 : 4,955.70 = 1,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.52/4,955.70 = 1,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.52x = 4,955.70 × 1,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.52x = 6,204,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,338.17/3,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.67

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