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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.65, 4,564.11 and 2,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.65, 4,564.11 and 2,235.29 is: 3,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.65 : 4,564.11 = 2,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.65/4,564.11 = 2,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.65x = 4,564.11 × 2,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.65x = 10,202,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,109.44/3,309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.53

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