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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.70, 4,845.31 and 2,136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.70, 4,845.31 and 2,136.71 is: 3,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.70 : 4,845.31 = 2,136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.70/4,845.31 = 2,136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.70x = 4,845.31 × 2,136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.70x = 10,353,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353,022.33/3,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.62

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