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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.07, 4,880.85 and 1,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.07, 4,880.85 and 1,404.59 is: 2,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.07 : 4,880.85 = 1,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.07/4,880.85 = 1,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.07x = 4,880.85 × 1,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.07x = 6,855,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,563.43/3,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.06

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