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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.52, 4,762.96 and 2,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.52, 4,762.96 and 2,333.05 is: 3,218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.52 : 4,762.96 = 2,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.52/4,762.96 = 2,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.52x = 4,762.96 × 2,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.52x = 11,112,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112,200.01/3,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.58

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