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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252, 4,479.84 and 2,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252, 4,479.84 and 2,465.28 is: 3,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252 : 4,479.84 = 2,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252/4,479.84 = 2,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252x = 4,479.84 × 2,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252x = 11,044,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044,059.96/3,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.08

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