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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.40, 4,466.26 and 2,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.40, 4,466.26 and 2,652.20 is: 3,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.40 : 4,466.26 = 2,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.40/4,466.26 = 2,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.40x = 4,466.26 × 2,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.40x = 11,845,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845,414.77/3,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.19

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