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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.52, 4,349.09 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.52, 4,349.09 and 2,444.58 is: 3,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.52 : 4,349.09 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.52/4,349.09 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.52x = 4,349.09 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.52x = 10,631,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631,704.54/3,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.45

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