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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.18, 3,499.95 and 2,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.18, 3,499.95 and 2,135.58 is: 3,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.18 : 3,499.95 = 2,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.18/3,499.95 = 2,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.18x = 3,499.95 × 2,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.18x = 7,474,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,423.22/2,334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.16

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