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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.95, 4,482.89 and 2,304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.95, 4,482.89 and 2,304.81 is: 3,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.95 : 4,482.89 = 2,304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.95/4,482.89 = 2,304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.95x = 4,482.89 × 2,304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.95x = 10,332,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,209.70/3,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.24

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