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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.99, 4,885.25 and 2,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.99, 4,885.25 and 2,023.52 is: 3,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.99 : 4,885.25 = 2,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.99/4,885.25 = 2,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.99x = 4,885.25 × 2,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.99x = 9,885,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885,366.54/3,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.99

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