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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.25, 4,388.31 and 2,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.25, 4,388.31 and 2,235.33 is: 3,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.25 : 4,388.31 = 2,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.25/4,388.31 = 2,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.25x = 4,388.31 × 2,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.25x = 9,809,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,320.99/3,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.42

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