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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.15, 4,902.51 and 2,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.15, 4,902.51 and 2,236.18 is: 3,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.15 : 4,902.51 = 2,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.15/4,902.51 = 2,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.15x = 4,902.51 × 2,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.15x = 10,962,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,894.81/3,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.32

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