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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.68, 4,489.44 and 2,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.68, 4,489.44 and 2,072.64 is: 2,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.68 : 4,489.44 = 2,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.68/4,489.44 = 2,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.68x = 4,489.44 × 2,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.68x = 9,304,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,304,992.92/3,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.84

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