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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.67, 4,511.34 and 3,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.67, 4,511.34 and 3,209.92 is: 4,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.67 : 4,511.34 = 3,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.67/4,511.34 = 3,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.67x = 4,511.34 × 3,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.67x = 14,481,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,481,058.17/3,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.40

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