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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.85, 4,879.27 and 2,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.85, 4,879.27 and 2,607.68 is: 3,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.85 : 4,879.27 = 2,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.85/4,879.27 = 2,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.85x = 4,879.27 × 2,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.85x = 12,723,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,574.79/3,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.52

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