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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.43, 4,464.83 and 2,040.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.43, 4,464.83 and 2,040.18 is: 2,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.43 : 4,464.83 = 2,040.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.43/4,464.83 = 2,040.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.43x = 4,464.83 × 2,040.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.43x = 9,109,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,056.87/3,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.41

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