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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.76, 4,415.70 and 2,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.76, 4,415.70 and 2,152.52 is: 2,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.76 : 4,415.70 = 2,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.76/4,415.70 = 2,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.76x = 4,415.70 × 2,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.76x = 9,504,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,882.56/3,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.72

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