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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.52, 4,341.36 and 2,352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.52, 4,341.36 and 2,352.81 is: 3,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.52 : 4,341.36 = 2,352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.52/4,341.36 = 2,352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.52x = 4,341.36 × 2,352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.52x = 10,214,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,395.22/3,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.29

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