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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.37, 3,503.05 and 2,218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.37, 3,503.05 and 2,218.58 is: 3,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.37 : 3,503.05 = 2,218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.37/3,503.05 = 2,218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.37x = 3,503.05 × 2,218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.37x = 7,771,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,773.61/2,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.86

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