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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.68, 4,415.24 and 2,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.68, 4,415.24 and 2,360.84 is: 3,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.68 : 4,415.24 = 2,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.68/4,415.24 = 2,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.68x = 4,415.24 × 2,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.68x = 10,423,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,423,675.20/3,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.72

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