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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.68, 4,466.94 and 2,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.68, 4,466.94 and 2,292.24 is: 3,164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.68 : 4,466.94 = 2,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.68/4,466.94 = 2,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.68x = 4,466.94 × 2,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.68x = 10,239,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239,298.55/3,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.50

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