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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.67, 4,462.48 and 2,733.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.67, 4,462.48 and 2,733.99 is: 3,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.67 : 4,462.48 = 2,733.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.67/4,462.48 = 2,733.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.67x = 4,462.48 × 2,733.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.67x = 12,200,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,349.97/3,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.58

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