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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.31, 4,510.94 and 2,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.31, 4,510.94 and 2,385.60 is: 3,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.31 : 4,510.94 = 2,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.31/4,510.94 = 2,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.31x = 4,510.94 × 2,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.31x = 10,761,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761,286.54/3,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.61

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