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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.61, 4,423.28 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.61, 4,423.28 and 2,324.52 is: 3,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.61 : 4,423.28 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.61/4,423.28 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.61x = 4,423.28 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.61x = 10,281,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281,991.20/3,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.50

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