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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.08, 4,460.86 and 2,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.08, 4,460.86 and 2,185.32 is: 3,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.08 : 4,460.86 = 2,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.08/4,460.86 = 2,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.08x = 4,460.86 × 2,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.08x = 9,748,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,406.58/3,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.34

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