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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.26, 4,411.35 and 2,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.26, 4,411.35 and 2,607.96 is: 3,596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.26 : 4,411.35 = 2,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.26/4,411.35 = 2,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.26x = 4,411.35 × 2,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.26x = 11,504,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504,624.35/3,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.03

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