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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,356.55 and 2,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,356.55 and 2,365.26 is: 3,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,356.55 = 2,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,356.55 = 2,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,356.55 × 2,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 10,304,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,373.45/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.55

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