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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.30, 4,874.95 and 1,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.30, 4,874.95 and 1,404.29 is: 2,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.30 : 4,874.95 = 1,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.30/4,874.95 = 1,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.30x = 4,874.95 × 1,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.30x = 6,845,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,820.92/3,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.92

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