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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.63, 4,871.38 and 2,519.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.63, 4,871.38 and 2,519.85 is: 3,773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.63 : 4,871.38 = 2,519.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.63/4,871.38 = 2,519.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.63x = 4,871.38 × 2,519.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.63x = 12,275,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275,146.89/3,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.91

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