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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.06, 4,876.52 and 2,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.06, 4,876.52 and 2,954.74 is: 4,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.06 : 4,876.52 = 2,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.06/4,876.52 = 2,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.06x = 4,876.52 × 2,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.06x = 14,408,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,841.90/3,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.32

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