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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.68, 4,458.39 and 2,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.68, 4,458.39 and 2,052.32 is: 2,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.68 : 4,458.39 = 2,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.68/4,458.39 = 2,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.68x = 4,458.39 × 2,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.68x = 9,150,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,042.96/3,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.36

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