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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.35, 4,858.49 and 2,652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.35, 4,858.49 and 2,652.17 is: 3,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.35 : 4,858.49 = 2,652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.35/4,858.49 = 2,652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.35x = 4,858.49 × 2,652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.35x = 12,885,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885,548.05/3,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.32

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