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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.15, 4,492.52 and 2,137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.15, 4,492.52 and 2,137.03 is: 2,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.15 : 4,492.52 = 2,137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.15/4,492.52 = 2,137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.15x = 4,492.52 × 2,137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.15x = 9,600,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,650.02/3,255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.37

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