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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.52, 4,806.78 and 2,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.52, 4,806.78 and 2,621.32 is: 3,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.52 : 4,806.78 = 2,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.52/4,806.78 = 2,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.52x = 4,806.78 × 2,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.52x = 12,600,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,108.55/3,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.98

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