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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.36, 4,502.50 and 2,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.36, 4,502.50 and 2,372.62 is: 3,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.36 : 4,502.50 = 2,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.36/4,502.50 = 2,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.36x = 4,502.50 × 2,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.36x = 10,682,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,721.55/3,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.56

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