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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.18, 4,459.84 and 2,288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.18, 4,459.84 and 2,288.02 is: 3,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.18 : 4,459.84 = 2,288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.18/4,459.84 = 2,288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.18x = 4,459.84 × 2,288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.18x = 10,204,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,203.12/3,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.14

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