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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.56, 4,853.34 and 2,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.56, 4,853.34 and 2,146.88 is: 3,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.56 : 4,853.34 = 2,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.56/4,853.34 = 2,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.56x = 4,853.34 × 2,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.56x = 10,419,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,419,538.58/3,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.32

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