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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.49, 4,881.47 and 3,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.49, 4,881.47 and 3,047.46 is: 4,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.49 : 4,881.47 = 3,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.49/4,881.47 = 3,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.49x = 4,881.47 × 3,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.49x = 14,876,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,084.57/3,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.75

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