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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.92, 4,458.56 and 2,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.92, 4,458.56 and 2,346.08 is: 3,236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.92 : 4,458.56 = 2,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.92/4,458.56 = 2,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.92x = 4,458.56 × 2,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.92x = 10,460,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460,138.44/3,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.51

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