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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.51, 5,207.73 and 3,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.51, 5,207.73 and 3,250.41 is: 4,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.51 : 5,207.73 = 3,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.51/5,207.73 = 3,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.51x = 5,207.73 × 3,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.51x = 16,927,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927,257.67/3,452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.89

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