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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.68, 4,412.52 and 2,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.68, 4,412.52 and 2,358.84 is: 3,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.68 : 4,412.52 = 2,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.68/4,412.52 = 2,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.68x = 4,412.52 × 2,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.68x = 10,408,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,428.68/3,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.99

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