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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.50, 4,830.38 and 2,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.50, 4,830.38 and 2,322.02 is: 3,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.50 : 4,830.38 = 2,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.50/4,830.38 = 2,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.50x = 4,830.38 × 2,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.50x = 11,216,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,216,238.97/3,498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.01

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