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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.66, 4,888.89 and 2,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.66, 4,888.89 and 2,163.66 is: 3,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.66 : 4,888.89 = 2,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.66/4,888.89 = 2,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.66x = 4,888.89 × 2,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.66x = 10,577,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577,895.74/3,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.08

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