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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.40, 4,881.32 and 2,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.40, 4,881.32 and 2,946.22 is: 4,421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.40 : 4,881.32 = 2,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.40/4,881.32 = 2,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.40x = 4,881.32 × 2,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.40x = 14,381,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,442.61/3,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.79

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