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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.06, 4,461.33 and 2,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.06, 4,461.33 and 2,175.22 is: 2,999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.06 : 4,461.33 = 2,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.06/4,461.33 = 2,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.06x = 4,461.33 × 2,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.06x = 9,704,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,374.24/3,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.75

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