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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.70, 4,726.05 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.70, 4,726.05 and 2,332.60 is: 3,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.70 : 4,726.05 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.70/4,726.05 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.70x = 4,726.05 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.70x = 11,023,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023,984.23/3,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.90

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