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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.67, 4,462.79 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.67, 4,462.79 and 2,289.24 is: 3,160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.67 : 4,462.79 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.67/4,462.79 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.67x = 4,462.79 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.67x = 10,216,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216,385.93/3,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.36

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