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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.15, 4,867.31 and 2,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.15, 4,867.31 and 2,705.43 is: 4,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.15 : 4,867.31 = 2,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.15/4,867.31 = 2,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.15x = 4,867.31 × 2,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.15x = 13,168,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,152.97/3,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.06

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