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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.56, 4,838.34 and 2,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.56, 4,838.34 and 2,136.84 is: 3,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.56 : 4,838.34 = 2,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.56/4,838.34 = 2,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.56x = 4,838.34 × 2,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.56x = 10,338,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,758.45/3,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.26

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