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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,492.89 and 2,207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,492.89 and 2,207.43 is: 3,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,492.89 = 2,207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,492.89 = 2,207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,492.89 × 2,207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 9,917,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917,740.17/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.15

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