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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.52, 4,502.48 and 2,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.52, 4,502.48 and 2,145.07 is: 2,959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.52 : 4,502.48 = 2,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.52/4,502.48 = 2,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.52x = 4,502.48 × 2,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.52x = 9,658,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,134.77/3,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.42

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