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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.46, 4,466.97 and 2,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.46, 4,466.97 and 2,240.37 is: 3,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.46 : 4,466.97 = 2,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.46/4,466.97 = 2,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.46x = 4,466.97 × 2,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.46x = 10,007,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007,665.58/3,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.12

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