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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.85, 3,367.16 and 2,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.85, 3,367.16 and 2,036.33 is: 3,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.85 : 3,367.16 = 2,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.85/3,367.16 = 2,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.85x = 3,367.16 × 2,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.85x = 6,856,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,638.74/2,235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.69

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