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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.38, 4,416.86 and 2,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.38, 4,416.86 and 2,364.75 is: 3,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.38 : 4,416.86 = 2,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.38/4,416.86 = 2,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.38x = 4,416.86 × 2,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.38x = 10,444,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,444,735.78/3,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.50

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