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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.63, 4,824.69 and 2,292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.63, 4,824.69 and 2,292.45 is: 3,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.63 : 4,824.69 = 2,292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.63/4,824.69 = 2,292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.63x = 4,824.69 × 2,292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.63x = 11,060,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060,360.59/3,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.63

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