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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.51, 4,497.57 and 2,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.51, 4,497.57 and 2,329.39 is: 3,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.51 : 4,497.57 = 2,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.51/4,497.57 = 2,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.51x = 4,497.57 × 2,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.51x = 10,476,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476,594.58/3,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.21

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