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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.52, 4,487.76 and 2,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.52, 4,487.76 and 2,203.92 is: 3,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.52 : 4,487.76 = 2,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.52/4,487.76 = 2,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.52x = 4,487.76 × 2,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.52x = 9,890,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,664.02/3,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.86

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