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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.07, 4,414.74 and 2,318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.07, 4,414.74 and 2,318.33 is: 3,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.07 : 4,414.74 = 2,318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.07/4,414.74 = 2,318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.07x = 4,414.74 × 2,318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.07x = 10,234,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,826.53/3,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.32

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