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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.30, 4,879.65 and 3,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.30, 4,879.65 and 3,132.30 is: 4,699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.30 : 4,879.65 = 3,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.30/4,879.65 = 3,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.30x = 4,879.65 × 3,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.30x = 15,284,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,527.70/3,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.61

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