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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.53, 4,416.86 and 2,364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.53, 4,416.86 and 2,364.21 is: 3,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.53 : 4,416.86 = 2,364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.53/4,416.86 = 2,364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.53x = 4,416.86 × 2,364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.53x = 10,442,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,390.49/3,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.69

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