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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.48, 4,511.40 and 2,339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.48, 4,511.40 and 2,339.36 is: 3,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.48 : 4,511.40 = 2,339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.48/4,511.40 = 2,339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.48x = 4,511.40 × 2,339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.48x = 10,553,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,553,788.70/3,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.01

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