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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.41, 3,358.26 and 1,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.41, 3,358.26 and 1,681.16 is: 2,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.41 : 3,358.26 = 1,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.41/3,358.26 = 1,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.41x = 3,358.26 × 1,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.41x = 5,645,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,755.59/2,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.47

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