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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.92, 4,875.68 and 1,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.92, 4,875.68 and 1,377.64 is: 2,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.92 : 4,875.68 = 1,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.92/4,875.68 = 1,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.92x = 4,875.68 × 1,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.92x = 6,716,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,924.91/3,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.89

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