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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.46, 4,487.91 and 1,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.46, 4,487.91 and 1,907.56 is: 2,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.46 : 4,487.91 = 1,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.46/4,487.91 = 1,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.46x = 4,487.91 × 1,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.46x = 8,560,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,951.48/3,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.15

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