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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.52, 4,560.56 and 2,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.52, 4,560.56 and 2,125.63 is: 2,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.52 : 4,560.56 = 2,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.52/4,560.56 = 2,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.52x = 4,560.56 × 2,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.52x = 9,694,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,063.15/3,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.35

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