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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.72, 4,878.96 and 2,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.72, 4,878.96 and 2,674.32 is: 4,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.72 : 4,878.96 = 2,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.72/4,878.96 = 2,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.72x = 4,878.96 × 2,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.72x = 13,047,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,900.31/3,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.38

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