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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.52, 4,892.34 and 1,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.52, 4,892.34 and 1,414.52 is: 2,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.52 : 4,892.34 = 1,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.52/4,892.34 = 1,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.52x = 4,892.34 × 1,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.52x = 6,920,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,312.78/3,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.16

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