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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.70, 4,831.05 and 2,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.70, 4,831.05 and 2,364.70 is: 3,538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.70 : 4,831.05 = 2,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.70/4,831.05 = 2,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.70x = 4,831.05 × 2,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.70x = 11,423,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,423,983.94/3,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.26

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