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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.56, 4,835.34 and 2,134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.56, 4,835.34 and 2,134.83 is: 3,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.56 : 4,835.34 = 2,134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.56/4,835.34 = 2,134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.56x = 4,835.34 × 2,134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.56x = 10,322,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,628.89/3,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.25

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