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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.12, 4,497.04 and 2,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.12, 4,497.04 and 2,329 is: 3,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.12 : 4,497.04 = 2,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.12/4,497.04 = 2,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.12x = 4,497.04 × 2,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.12x = 10,473,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,606.16/3,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.67

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