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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.67, 4,869.42 and 2,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.67, 4,869.42 and 2,016.10 is: 3,018.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.67 : 4,869.42 = 2,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.67/4,869.42 = 2,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.67x = 4,869.42 × 2,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.67x = 9,817,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,237.66/3,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.21

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