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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.52, 4,186.98 and 2,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.52, 4,186.98 and 2,335.56 is: 3,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.52 : 4,186.98 = 2,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.52/4,186.98 = 2,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.52x = 4,186.98 × 2,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.52x = 9,778,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778,943.01/3,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.69

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