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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.60, 4,466.28 and 2,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.60, 4,466.28 and 2,308.24 is: 3,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.60 : 4,466.28 = 2,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.60/4,466.28 = 2,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.60x = 4,466.28 × 2,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.60x = 10,309,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,246.15/3,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.19

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