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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,337.53 and 2,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,337.53 and 2,073.29 is: 3,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,337.53 = 2,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,337.53 = 2,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,337.53 × 2,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 6,919,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919,643.11/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.77

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