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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.28, 4,486.68 and 2,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.28, 4,486.68 and 2,259.94 is: 3,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.28 : 4,486.68 = 2,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.28/4,486.68 = 2,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.28x = 4,486.68 × 2,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.28x = 10,139,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139,627.60/3,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.70

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