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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.40, 4,853.10 and 2,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.40, 4,853.10 and 2,002.04 is: 3,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.40 : 4,853.10 = 2,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.40/4,853.10 = 2,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.40x = 4,853.10 × 2,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.40x = 9,716,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,100.32/3,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.06

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