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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.33, 4,467.32 and 2,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.33, 4,467.32 and 2,603.87 is: 3,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.33 : 4,467.32 = 2,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.33/4,467.32 = 2,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.33x = 4,467.32 × 2,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.33x = 11,632,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,632,320.53/3,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.40

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