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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.52, 4,632.48 and 2,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.52, 4,632.48 and 2,164.96 is: 3,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.52 : 4,632.48 = 2,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.52/4,632.48 = 2,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.52x = 4,632.48 × 2,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.52x = 10,029,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,133.90/3,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.28

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