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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.59, 4,396.27 and 2,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.59, 4,396.27 and 2,349.29 is: 3,241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.59 : 4,396.27 = 2,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.59/4,396.27 = 2,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.59x = 4,396.27 × 2,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.59x = 10,328,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328,085.29/3,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.11

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