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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.28, 4,651.98 and 2,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.28, 4,651.98 and 2,335.32 is: 3,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.28 : 4,651.98 = 2,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.28/4,651.98 = 2,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.28x = 4,651.98 × 2,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.28x = 10,863,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863,861.93/3,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.64

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