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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.59, 4,417.66 and 2,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.59, 4,417.66 and 2,365.45 is: 3,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.59 : 4,417.66 = 2,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.59/4,417.66 = 2,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.59x = 4,417.66 × 2,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.59x = 10,449,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,777.26/3,202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.92

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