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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.54, 4,806.24 and 2,160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.54, 4,806.24 and 2,160.07 is: 3,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.54 : 4,806.24 = 2,160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.54/4,806.24 = 2,160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.54x = 4,806.24 × 2,160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.54x = 10,381,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,794.72/3,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.74

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