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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.40, 4,871.58 and 3,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.40, 4,871.58 and 3,024.52 is: 4,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.40 : 4,871.58 = 3,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.40/4,871.58 = 3,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.40x = 4,871.58 × 3,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.40x = 14,734,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,734,191.14/3,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.25

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