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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.67, 4,484.97 and 2,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.67, 4,484.97 and 2,055.24 is: 2,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.67 : 4,484.97 = 2,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.67/4,484.97 = 2,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.67x = 4,484.97 × 2,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.67x = 9,217,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217,689.74/3,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.37

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