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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.72, 4,869.48 and 3,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.72, 4,869.48 and 3,209.52 is: 4,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.72 : 4,869.48 = 3,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.72/4,869.48 = 3,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.72x = 4,869.48 × 3,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.72x = 15,628,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,693.45/3,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.81

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