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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.40, 3,356.84 and 2,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.40, 3,356.84 and 2,001.51 is: 3,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.40 : 3,356.84 = 2,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.40/3,356.84 = 2,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.40x = 3,356.84 × 2,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.40x = 6,718,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,753.83/2,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.62

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