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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.56, 4,433.97 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.56, 4,433.97 and 2,924.52 is: 4,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.56 : 4,433.97 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.56/4,433.97 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.56x = 4,433.97 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.56x = 12,967,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,233.94/3,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.72

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