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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.52, 4,487.31 and 2,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.52, 4,487.31 and 2,134.35 is: 2,945.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.52 : 4,487.31 = 2,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.52/4,487.31 = 2,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.52x = 4,487.31 × 2,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.52x = 9,577,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,490.10/3,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.54

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