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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.34, 4,817.26 and 2,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.34, 4,817.26 and 2,285.94 is: 3,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.34 : 4,817.26 = 2,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.34/4,817.26 = 2,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.34x = 4,817.26 × 2,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.34x = 11,011,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011,967.32/3,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.22

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