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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.15, 4,483.35 and 2,188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.15, 4,483.35 and 2,188.01 is: 3,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.15 : 4,483.35 = 2,188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.15/4,483.35 = 2,188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.15x = 4,483.35 × 2,188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.15x = 9,809,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,625.84/3,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.35

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