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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.60, 4,832.39 and 2,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.60, 4,832.39 and 2,708.96 is: 4,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.60 : 4,832.39 = 2,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.60/4,832.39 = 2,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.60x = 4,832.39 × 2,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.60x = 13,090,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,733.82/3,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.39

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