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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.68, 4,458.98 and 2,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.68, 4,458.98 and 2,302.56 is: 3,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.68 : 4,458.98 = 2,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.68/4,458.98 = 2,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.68x = 4,458.98 × 2,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.68x = 10,267,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,068.99/3,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.08

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