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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.34, 4,905.06 and 2,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.34, 4,905.06 and 2,380.68 is: 3,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.34 : 4,905.06 = 2,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.34/4,905.06 = 2,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.34x = 4,905.06 × 2,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.34x = 11,677,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,677,378.24/3,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.51

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