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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.86, 4,846.49 and 2,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.86, 4,846.49 and 2,266.29 is: 3,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.86 : 4,846.49 = 2,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.86/4,846.49 = 2,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.86x = 4,846.49 × 2,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.86x = 10,983,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983,527.59/3,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.32

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