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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.52, 3,386.40 and 2,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.52, 3,386.40 and 2,235.04 is: 3,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.52 : 3,386.40 = 2,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.52/3,386.40 = 2,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.52x = 3,386.40 × 2,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.52x = 7,568,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,568,739.46/2,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.71

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