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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.89, 4,462.98 and 2,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.89, 4,462.98 and 2,350.85 is: 3,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.89 : 4,462.98 = 2,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.89/4,462.98 = 2,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.89x = 4,462.98 × 2,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.89x = 10,491,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491,796.53/3,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.35

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