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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.71, 4,488.91 and 2,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.71, 4,488.91 and 2,135.27 is: 2,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.71 : 4,488.91 = 2,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.71/4,488.91 = 2,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.71x = 4,488.91 × 2,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.71x = 9,585,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,034.86/3,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.88

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