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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.55, 4,844.21 and 2,506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.55, 4,844.21 and 2,506.55 is: 3,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.55 : 4,844.21 = 2,506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.55/4,844.21 = 2,506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.55x = 4,844.21 × 2,506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.55x = 12,142,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142,217.82/3,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.76

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