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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.35, 4,483.77 and 2,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.35, 4,483.77 and 2,056.74 is: 2,835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.35 : 4,483.77 = 2,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.35/4,483.77 = 2,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.35x = 4,483.77 × 2,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.35x = 9,221,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,937.34/3,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.47

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