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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.68, 4,823.84 and 2,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.68, 4,823.84 and 2,292.49 is: 3,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.68 : 4,823.84 = 2,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.68/4,823.84 = 2,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.68x = 4,823.84 × 2,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.68x = 11,058,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058,604.96/3,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.03

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