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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.73, 4,847.45 and 2,335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.73, 4,847.45 and 2,335.93 is: 3,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.73 : 4,847.45 = 2,335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.73/4,847.45 = 2,335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.73x = 4,847.45 × 2,335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.73x = 11,323,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323,292.20/3,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.51

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