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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.08, 4,709.70 and 2,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.08, 4,709.70 and 2,235.72 is: 3,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.08 : 4,709.70 = 2,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.08/4,709.70 = 2,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.08x = 4,709.70 × 2,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.08x = 10,529,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,570.48/3,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.26

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