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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.58, 4,487.91 and 2,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.58, 4,487.91 and 2,134.58 is: 2,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.58 : 4,487.91 = 2,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.58/4,487.91 = 2,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.58x = 4,487.91 × 2,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.58x = 9,579,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,802.93/3,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.39

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