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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.72, 4,457.99 and 2,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.72, 4,457.99 and 2,348.99 is: 3,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.72 : 4,457.99 = 2,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.72/4,457.99 = 2,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.72x = 4,457.99 × 2,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.72x = 10,471,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,471,757.51/3,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.30

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