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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.91, 4,876.28 and 2,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.91, 4,876.28 and 2,954.59 is: 4,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.91 : 4,876.28 = 2,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.91/4,876.28 = 2,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.91x = 4,876.28 × 2,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.91x = 14,407,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,390.79/3,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.08

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