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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.71, 4,487.54 and 2,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.71, 4,487.54 and 2,134.27 is: 2,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.71 : 4,487.54 = 2,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.71/4,487.54 = 2,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.71x = 4,487.54 × 2,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.71x = 9,577,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,616.93/3,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.50

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