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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.63, 4,460.37 and 2,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.63, 4,460.37 and 2,052.48 is: 2,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.63 : 4,460.37 = 2,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.63/4,460.37 = 2,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.63x = 4,460.37 × 2,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.63x = 9,154,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,820.22/3,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.88

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