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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.93, 4,548.62 and 2,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.93, 4,548.62 and 2,152.85 is: 3,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.93 : 4,548.62 = 2,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.93/4,548.62 = 2,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.93x = 4,548.62 × 2,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.93x = 9,792,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,479.21/3,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.72

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