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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.67, 3,497.18 and 2,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.67, 3,497.18 and 2,236.82 is: 3,353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.67 : 3,497.18 = 2,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.67/3,497.18 = 2,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.67x = 3,497.18 × 2,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.67x = 7,822,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,533.50/2,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.47

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