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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.63, 4,881.69 and 1,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.63, 4,881.69 and 1,405.15 is: 2,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.63 : 4,881.69 = 1,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.63/4,881.69 = 1,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.63x = 4,881.69 × 1,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.63x = 6,859,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,494.50/3,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.90

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