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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.94, 4,473.88 and 2,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.94, 4,473.88 and 2,492.36 is: 3,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.94 : 4,473.88 = 2,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.94/4,473.88 = 2,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.94x = 4,473.88 × 2,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.94x = 11,150,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150,519.56/3,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.84

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