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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.26, 3,336.48 and 1,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.26, 3,336.48 and 1,972.52 is: 2,944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.26 : 3,336.48 = 1,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.26/3,336.48 = 1,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.26x = 3,336.48 × 1,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.26x = 6,581,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,273.53/2,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.30

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