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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.32, 4,499.03 and 2,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.32, 4,499.03 and 2,759.23 is: 3,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.32 : 4,499.03 = 2,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.32/4,499.03 = 2,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.32x = 4,499.03 × 2,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.32x = 12,413,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,854.20/3,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.22

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