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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.76, 4,489.92 and 2,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.76, 4,489.92 and 2,011.52 is: 2,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.76 : 4,489.92 = 2,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.76/4,489.92 = 2,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.76x = 4,489.92 × 2,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.76x = 9,031,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,563.88/3,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.73

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