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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.11, 3,498.56 and 2,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.11, 3,498.56 and 2,080.88 is: 3,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.11 : 3,498.56 = 2,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.11/3,498.56 = 2,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.11x = 3,498.56 × 2,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.11x = 7,280,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,055.64/2,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.65

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