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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.60, 4,406.40 and 3,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.60, 4,406.40 and 3,261.60 is: 4,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.60 : 4,406.40 = 3,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.60/4,406.40 = 3,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.60x = 4,406.40 × 3,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.60x = 14,371,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,914.24/3,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.40

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