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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.74, 4,467.65 and 2,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.74, 4,467.65 and 2,239.29 is: 3,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.74 : 4,467.65 = 2,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.74/4,467.65 = 2,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.74x = 4,467.65 × 2,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.74x = 10,004,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004,352.77/3,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.83

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