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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.67, 4,904.42 and 2,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.67, 4,904.42 and 2,296.76 is: 3,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.67 : 4,904.42 = 2,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.67/4,904.42 = 2,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.67x = 4,904.42 × 2,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.67x = 11,264,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,264,239.67/3,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.91

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