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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.92, 4,465.54 and 2,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.92, 4,465.54 and 2,990.48 is: 4,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.92 : 4,465.54 = 2,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.92/4,465.54 = 2,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.92x = 4,465.54 × 2,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.92x = 13,354,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,108.06/3,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.27

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