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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.90, 3,346.88 and 2,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.90, 3,346.88 and 2,001.15 is: 2,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.90 : 3,346.88 = 2,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.90/3,346.88 = 2,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.90x = 3,346.88 × 2,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.90x = 6,697,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697,593.86/2,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.49

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