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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.92, 4,231.11 and 2,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.92, 4,231.11 and 2,358.52 is: 3,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.92 : 4,231.11 = 2,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.92/4,231.11 = 2,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.92x = 4,231.11 × 2,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.92x = 9,979,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,157.56/3,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.87

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