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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.52, 4,223.52 and 2,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.52, 4,223.52 and 2,619.52 is: 3,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.52 : 4,223.52 = 2,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.52/4,223.52 = 2,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.52x = 4,223.52 × 2,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.52x = 11,063,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,063,595.11/3,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.40

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