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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.95, 3,370.34 and 2,059.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.95, 3,370.34 and 2,059.83 is: 3,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.95 : 3,370.34 = 2,059.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.95/3,370.34 = 2,059.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.95x = 3,370.34 × 2,059.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.95x = 6,942,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,332.59/2,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.48

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