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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.92, 4,872.66 and 2,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.92, 4,872.66 and 2,154.96 is: 3,227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.92 : 4,872.66 = 2,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.92/4,872.66 = 2,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.92x = 4,872.66 × 2,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.92x = 10,500,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,387.39/3,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.00

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