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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.35, 3,336.68 and 2,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.35, 3,336.68 and 2,072.72 is: 3,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.35 : 3,336.68 = 2,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.35/3,336.68 = 2,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.35x = 3,336.68 × 2,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.35x = 6,916,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,024.06/2,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.93

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