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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.73, 4,881.83 and 1,405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.73, 4,881.83 and 1,405.23 is: 2,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.73 : 4,881.83 = 1,405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.73/4,881.83 = 1,405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.73x = 4,881.83 × 1,405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.73x = 6,860,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860,086.94/3,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.02

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