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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.70, 4,487.62 and 2,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.70, 4,487.62 and 2,654.14 is: 3,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.70 : 4,487.62 = 2,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.70/4,487.62 = 2,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.70x = 4,487.62 × 2,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.70x = 11,910,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910,771.75/3,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.81

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