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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.76, 4,545.06 and 2,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.76, 4,545.06 and 2,412.32 is: 3,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.76 : 4,545.06 = 2,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.76/4,545.06 = 2,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.76x = 4,545.06 × 2,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.76x = 10,964,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,964,139.14/3,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.74

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