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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.52, 4,845.98 and 2,138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.52, 4,845.98 and 2,138.38 is: 3,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.52 : 4,845.98 = 2,138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.52/4,845.98 = 2,138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.52x = 4,845.98 × 2,138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.52x = 10,362,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,362,546.71/3,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.75

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