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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.56, 4,469.22 and 2,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.56, 4,469.22 and 2,302.44 is: 3,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.56 : 4,469.22 = 2,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.56/4,469.22 = 2,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.56x = 4,469.22 × 2,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.56x = 10,290,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,110.90/3,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.32

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