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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.42, 4,488.39 and 1,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.42, 4,488.39 and 1,855.08 is: 2,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.42 : 4,488.39 = 1,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.42/4,488.39 = 1,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.42x = 4,488.39 × 1,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.42x = 8,326,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,322.52/3,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.04

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