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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.64, 4,408.72 and 2,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.64, 4,408.72 and 2,358.32 is: 3,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.64 : 4,408.72 = 2,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.64/4,408.72 = 2,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.64x = 4,408.72 × 2,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.64x = 10,397,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397,172.55/3,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.55

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