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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.36, 4,363.64 and 2,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.36, 4,363.64 and 2,502.96 is: 3,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.36 : 4,363.64 = 2,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.36/4,363.64 = 2,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.36x = 4,363.64 × 2,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.36x = 10,922,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,016.37/3,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.48

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