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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.92, 4,848.48 and 3,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.92, 4,848.48 and 3,114.44 is: 4,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.92 : 4,848.48 = 3,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.92/4,848.48 = 3,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.92x = 4,848.48 × 3,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.92x = 15,100,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,300.05/3,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.46

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