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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.72, 4,413.84 and 2,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.72, 4,413.84 and 2,611.36 is: 3,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.72 : 4,413.84 = 2,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.72/4,413.84 = 2,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.72x = 4,413.84 × 2,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.72x = 11,526,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,526,125.22/3,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.86

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