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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.36, 4,407.91 and 2,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.36, 4,407.91 and 2,355.52 is: 3,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.36 : 4,407.91 = 2,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.36/4,407.91 = 2,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.36x = 4,407.91 × 2,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.36x = 10,382,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,898.12/3,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.39

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