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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.80, 4,465.82 and 2,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.80, 4,465.82 and 2,187.80 is: 3,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.80 : 4,465.82 = 2,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.80/4,465.82 = 2,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.80x = 4,465.82 × 2,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.80x = 9,770,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770,321.00/3,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.45

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