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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.35, 4,235.55 and 2,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.35, 4,235.55 and 2,322.52 is: 3,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.35 : 4,235.55 = 2,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.35/4,235.55 = 2,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.35x = 4,235.55 × 2,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.35x = 9,837,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,149.59/3,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.01

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