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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.50, 4,490.39 and 2,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.50, 4,490.39 and 2,135.39 is: 2,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.50 : 4,490.39 = 2,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.50/4,490.39 = 2,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.50x = 4,490.39 × 2,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.50x = 9,588,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,734.45/3,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.11

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