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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.44, 4,831.25 and 2,243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.44, 4,831.25 and 2,243.07 is: 3,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.44 : 4,831.25 = 2,243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.44/4,831.25 = 2,243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.44x = 4,831.25 × 2,243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.44x = 10,836,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,836,820.72/3,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.08

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