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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.23, 4,421.64 and 2,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.23, 4,421.64 and 2,676.19 is: 3,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.23 : 4,421.64 = 2,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.23/4,421.64 = 2,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.23x = 4,421.64 × 2,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.23x = 11,833,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833,148.75/3,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.22

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