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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.92, 4,489.49 and 2,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.92, 4,489.49 and 2,135.52 is: 2,947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.92 : 4,489.49 = 2,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.92/4,489.49 = 2,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.92x = 4,489.49 × 2,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.92x = 9,587,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587,401.02/3,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.33

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