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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.64, 4,889.76 and 2,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.64, 4,889.76 and 2,522.56 is: 3,792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.64 : 4,889.76 = 2,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.64/4,889.76 = 2,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.64x = 4,889.76 × 2,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.64x = 12,334,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,712.99/3,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.22

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