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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.76, 4,487.52 and 2,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.76, 4,487.52 and 2,133.48 is: 2,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.76 : 4,487.52 = 2,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.76/4,487.52 = 2,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.76x = 4,487.52 × 2,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.76x = 9,574,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,034.17/3,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.26

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