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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.59, 3,357.76 and 2,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.59, 3,357.76 and 2,213.31 is: 3,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.59 : 3,357.76 = 2,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.59/3,357.76 = 2,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.59x = 3,357.76 × 2,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.59x = 7,431,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,741.46/2,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.80

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