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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.92, 4,394.57 and 2,435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.92, 4,394.57 and 2,435.54 is: 3,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.92 : 4,394.57 = 2,435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.92/4,394.57 = 2,435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.92x = 4,394.57 × 2,435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.92x = 10,703,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703,133.35/3,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.68

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