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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.47, 4,463.28 and 2,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.47, 4,463.28 and 2,055.30 is: 2,835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.47 : 4,463.28 = 2,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.47/4,463.28 = 2,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.47x = 4,463.28 × 2,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.47x = 9,173,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,379.38/3,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.25

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