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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.98, 4,467.69 and 2,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.98, 4,467.69 and 2,356.38 is: 3,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.98 : 4,467.69 = 2,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.98/4,467.69 = 2,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.98x = 4,467.69 × 2,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.98x = 10,527,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527,575.36/3,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.27

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