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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.33, 4,874.52 and 1,399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.33, 4,874.52 and 1,399.53 is: 2,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.33 : 4,874.52 = 1,399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.33/4,874.52 = 1,399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.33x = 4,874.52 × 1,399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.33x = 6,822,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,036.98/3,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.58

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