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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.64, 4,343.82 and 2,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.64, 4,343.82 and 2,364.32 is: 3,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.64 : 4,343.82 = 2,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.64/4,343.82 = 2,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.64x = 4,343.82 × 2,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.64x = 10,270,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,180.50/3,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.68

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