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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.84, 4,883.81 and 2,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.84, 4,883.81 and 2,016.51 is: 3,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.84 : 4,883.81 = 2,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.84/4,883.81 = 2,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.84x = 4,883.81 × 2,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.84x = 9,848,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,251.70/3,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.59

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