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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.13, 4,855.13 and 2,593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.13, 4,855.13 and 2,593.61 is: 3,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.13 : 4,855.13 = 2,593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.13/4,855.13 = 2,593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.13x = 4,855.13 × 2,593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.13x = 12,592,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,276.48/3,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.36

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