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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.44, 4,487.32 and 2,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.44, 4,487.32 and 2,056.64 is: 2,836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.44 : 4,487.32 = 2,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.44/4,487.32 = 2,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.44x = 4,487.32 × 2,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.44x = 9,228,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,801.80/3,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.63

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