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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.36, 4,854.97 and 1,361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.36, 4,854.97 and 1,361.11 is: 2,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.36 : 4,854.97 = 1,361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.36/4,854.97 = 1,361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.36x = 4,854.97 × 1,361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.36x = 6,608,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,148.22/3,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.48

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