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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.37, 4,529.77 and 2,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.37, 4,529.77 and 2,329.59 is: 3,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.37 : 4,529.77 = 2,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.37/4,529.77 = 2,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.37x = 4,529.77 × 2,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.37x = 10,552,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,518.06/3,286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.99

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