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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.80, 3,353.70 and 2,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.80, 3,353.70 and 2,219.60 is: 3,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.80 : 3,353.70 = 2,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.80/3,353.70 = 2,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.80x = 3,353.70 × 2,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.80x = 7,443,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,872.52/2,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.40

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