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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.52, 4,488.47 and 1,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.52, 4,488.47 and 1,855.27 is: 2,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.52 : 4,488.47 = 1,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.52/4,488.47 = 1,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.52x = 4,488.47 × 1,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.52x = 8,327,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,317.15/3,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.27

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