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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.48, 4,764.44 and 2,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.48, 4,764.44 and 2,055.28 is: 2,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.48 : 4,764.44 = 2,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.48/4,764.44 = 2,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.48x = 4,764.44 × 2,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.48x = 9,792,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,258.24/3,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.30

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