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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.42, 4,466.65 and 2,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.42, 4,466.65 and 2,174.72 is: 3,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.42 : 4,466.65 = 2,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.42/4,466.65 = 2,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.42x = 4,466.65 × 2,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.42x = 9,713,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,713.09/3,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.30

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