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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.51, 4,881.21 and 2,021.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.51, 4,881.21 and 2,021.73 is: 3,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.51 : 4,881.21 = 2,021.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.51/4,881.21 = 2,021.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.51x = 4,881.21 × 2,021.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.51x = 9,868,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868,488.69/3,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.11

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