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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.08, 4,924.66 and 2,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.08, 4,924.66 and 2,231.26 is: 3,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.08 : 4,924.66 = 2,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.08/4,924.66 = 2,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.08x = 4,924.66 × 2,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.08x = 10,988,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,988,196.87/3,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.88

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