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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.23, 3,326.47 and 2,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.23, 3,326.47 and 2,212.54 is: 3,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.23 : 3,326.47 = 2,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.23/3,326.47 = 2,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.23x = 3,326.47 × 2,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.23x = 7,359,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,934.09/2,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.22

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