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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.08, 4,989.51 and 1,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.08, 4,989.51 and 1,246.53 is: 1,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.08 : 4,989.51 = 1,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.08/4,989.51 = 1,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.08x = 4,989.51 × 1,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.08x = 6,219,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,573.90/3,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.50

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