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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.64, 4,502.40 and 2,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.64, 4,502.40 and 2,377.04 is: 3,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.64 : 4,502.40 = 2,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.64/4,502.40 = 2,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.64x = 4,502.40 × 2,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.64x = 10,702,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,384.90/3,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.28

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