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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.41, 4,465.49 and 2,057.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.41, 4,465.49 and 2,057.85 is: 2,840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.41 : 4,465.49 = 2,057.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.41/4,465.49 = 2,057.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.41x = 4,465.49 × 2,057.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.41x = 9,189,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,298.31/3,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.23

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