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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.97, 4,464.88 and 2,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.97, 4,464.88 and 2,350.24 is: 3,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.97 : 4,464.88 = 2,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.97/4,464.88 = 2,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.97x = 4,464.88 × 2,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.97x = 10,493,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,493,522.53/3,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.77

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