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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.96, 4,425.84 and 2,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.96, 4,425.84 and 2,358.24 is: 3,256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.96 : 4,425.84 = 2,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.96/4,425.84 = 2,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.96x = 4,425.84 × 2,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.96x = 10,437,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,437,192.92/3,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.58

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