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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.51, 4,829.98 and 2,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.51, 4,829.98 and 2,353.23 is: 3,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.51 : 4,829.98 = 2,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.51/4,829.98 = 2,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.51x = 4,829.98 × 2,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.51x = 11,366,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366,038.78/3,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.27

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