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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.78, 4,666.97 and 2,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.78, 4,666.97 and 2,235.96 is: 3,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.78 : 4,666.97 = 2,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.78/4,666.97 = 2,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.78x = 4,666.97 × 2,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.78x = 10,435,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435,168.68/3,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.21

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