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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.28, 3,354.40 and 1,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.28, 3,354.40 and 1,318.22 is: 1,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.28 : 3,354.40 = 1,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.28/3,354.40 = 1,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.28x = 3,354.40 × 1,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.28x = 4,421,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,837.17/2,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.32

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