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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.33, 4,488.57 and 2,134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.33, 4,488.57 and 2,134.17 is: 2,945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.33 : 4,488.57 = 2,134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.33/4,488.57 = 2,134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.33x = 4,488.57 × 2,134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.33x = 9,579,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,371.44/3,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.39

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