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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.45, 4,886.69 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.45, 4,886.69 and 2,082.96 is: 3,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.45 : 4,886.69 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.45/4,886.69 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.45x = 4,886.69 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.45x = 10,178,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,779.80/3,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.57

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