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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.28, 4,878.43 and 2,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.28, 4,878.43 and 2,607.12 is: 3,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.28 : 4,878.43 = 2,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.28/4,878.43 = 2,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.28x = 4,878.43 × 2,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.28x = 12,718,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,652.42/3,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.69

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