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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.62, 4,486.15 and 2,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.62, 4,486.15 and 2,805.28 is: 3,869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.62 : 4,486.15 = 2,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.62/4,486.15 = 2,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.62x = 4,486.15 × 2,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.62x = 12,584,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,906.87/3,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.16

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