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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.68, 4,489.08 and 3,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.68, 4,489.08 and 3,150.62 is: 4,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.68 : 4,489.08 = 3,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.68/4,489.08 = 3,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.68x = 4,489.08 × 3,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.68x = 14,143,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,385.23/3,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.23

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