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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.29, 4,720.88 and 2,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.29, 4,720.88 and 2,326.52 is: 3,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.29 : 4,720.88 = 2,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.29/4,720.88 = 2,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.29x = 4,720.88 × 2,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.29x = 10,983,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983,239.36/3,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.42

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