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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.44, 4,475.72 and 2,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.44, 4,475.72 and 2,125.44 is: 2,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.44 : 4,475.72 = 2,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.44/4,475.72 = 2,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.44x = 4,475.72 × 2,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.44x = 9,512,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,874.32/3,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.25

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