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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204, 4,417.52 and 2,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204, 4,417.52 and 2,673.65 is: 3,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204 : 4,417.52 = 2,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204/4,417.52 = 2,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204x = 4,417.52 × 2,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204x = 11,810,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810,866.89/3,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.29

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