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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.28, 3,355.10 and 1,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.28, 3,355.10 and 1,774.24 is: 2,661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.28 : 3,355.10 = 1,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.28/3,355.10 = 1,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.28x = 3,355.10 × 1,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.28x = 5,952,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,752.62/2,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.90

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