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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.87, 4,488.96 and 2,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.87, 4,488.96 and 2,074.62 is: 2,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.87 : 4,488.96 = 2,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.87/4,488.96 = 2,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.87x = 4,488.96 × 2,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.87x = 9,312,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312,892.35/3,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.98

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