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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.74, 4,423.99 and 2,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.74, 4,423.99 and 2,455.40 is: 3,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.74 : 4,423.99 = 2,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.74/4,423.99 = 2,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.74x = 4,423.99 × 2,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.74x = 10,862,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862,665.05/3,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.68

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