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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.36, 4,466.28 and 2,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.36, 4,466.28 and 2,652.16 is: 3,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.36 : 4,466.28 = 2,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.36/4,466.28 = 2,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.36x = 4,466.28 × 2,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.36x = 11,845,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845,289.16/3,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.20

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