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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.76, 4,422.54 and 2,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.76, 4,422.54 and 2,542.44 is: 3,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.76 : 4,422.54 = 2,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.76/4,422.54 = 2,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.76x = 4,422.54 × 2,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.76x = 11,244,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,042.60/3,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.36

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