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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.27, 5,461.50 and 3,250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.27, 5,461.50 and 3,250.54 is: 4,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.27 : 5,461.50 = 3,250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.27/5,461.50 = 3,250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.27x = 5,461.50 × 3,250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.27x = 17,752,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752,824.21/3,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.60

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