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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.68, 4,483.80 and 2,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.68, 4,483.80 and 2,132.64 is: 2,941.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.68 : 4,483.80 = 2,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.68/4,483.80 = 2,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.68x = 4,483.80 × 2,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.68x = 9,562,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562,331.23/3,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.64

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