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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.23, 4,881.08 and 1,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.23, 4,881.08 and 1,404.73 is: 2,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.23 : 4,881.08 = 1,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.23/4,881.08 = 1,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.23x = 4,881.08 × 1,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.23x = 6,856,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,599.51/3,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.28

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