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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.53, 4,893.68 and 2,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.53, 4,893.68 and 2,235.25 is: 3,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.53 : 4,893.68 = 2,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.53/4,893.68 = 2,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.53x = 4,893.68 × 2,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.53x = 10,938,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938,598.22/3,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.85

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