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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.08, 4,711.34 and 2,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.08, 4,711.34 and 2,235.12 is: 3,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.08 : 4,711.34 = 2,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.08/4,711.34 = 2,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.08x = 4,711.34 × 2,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.08x = 10,530,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,530,399.09/3,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.41

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