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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.16, 4,721.76 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.16, 4,721.76 and 2,458.08 is: 3,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.16 : 4,721.76 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.16/4,721.76 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.16x = 4,721.76 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.16x = 11,606,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606,463.82/3,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.07

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