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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.38, 4,512.78 and 2,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.38, 4,512.78 and 2,525.15 is: 3,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.38 : 4,512.78 = 2,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.38/4,512.78 = 2,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.38x = 4,512.78 × 2,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.38x = 11,395,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,395,457.70/3,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.32

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