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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.67, 4,876.93 and 1,377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.67, 4,876.93 and 1,377.58 is: 2,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.67 : 4,876.93 = 1,377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.67/4,876.93 = 1,377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.67x = 4,876.93 × 1,377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.67x = 6,718,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,361.23/3,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.49

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