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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.97, 4,457.06 and 2,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.97, 4,457.06 and 2,348.24 is: 3,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.97 : 4,457.06 = 2,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.97/4,457.06 = 2,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.97x = 4,457.06 × 2,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.97x = 10,466,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,221.35/3,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.34

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