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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.58, 4,459.72 and 2,290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.58, 4,459.72 and 2,290.15 is: 3,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.58 : 4,459.72 = 2,290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.58/4,459.72 = 2,290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.58x = 4,459.72 × 2,290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.58x = 10,213,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,435.89/3,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.61

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