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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.65, 4,852.77 and 2,691.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.65, 4,852.77 and 2,691.33 is: 4,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.65 : 4,852.77 = 2,691.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.65/4,852.77 = 2,691.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.65x = 4,852.77 × 2,691.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.65x = 13,060,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,405.48/3,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.15

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