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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.99, 4,515.46 and 2,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.99, 4,515.46 and 2,328.48 is: 3,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.99 : 4,515.46 = 2,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.99/4,515.46 = 2,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.99x = 4,515.46 × 2,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.99x = 10,514,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514,152.48/3,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.40

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