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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.76, 4,467.96 and 2,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.76, 4,467.96 and 2,575.52 is: 3,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.76 : 4,467.96 = 2,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.76/4,467.96 = 2,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.76x = 4,467.96 × 2,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.76x = 11,507,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507,320.34/3,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.91

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