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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.22, 4,458.68 and 2,349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.22, 4,458.68 and 2,349.49 is: 3,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.22 : 4,458.68 = 2,349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.22/4,458.68 = 2,349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.22x = 4,458.68 × 2,349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.22x = 10,475,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,601.78/3,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.99

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