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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.69, 4,510.24 and 2,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.69, 4,510.24 and 2,432.06 is: 3,351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.69 : 4,510.24 = 2,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.69/4,510.24 = 2,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.69x = 4,510.24 × 2,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.69x = 10,969,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,969,174.29/3,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.73

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