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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.72, 4,396.44 and 2,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.72, 4,396.44 and 2,349.41 is: 3,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.72 : 4,396.44 = 2,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.72/4,396.44 = 2,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.72x = 4,396.44 × 2,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.72x = 10,329,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,329,040.10/3,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.28

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