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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.27, 4,542.28 and 2,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.27, 4,542.28 and 2,350.39 is: 3,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.27 : 4,542.28 = 2,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.27/4,542.28 = 2,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.27x = 4,542.28 × 2,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.27x = 10,676,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,133.55/3,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.85

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