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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.44, 3,485.96 and 2,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.44, 3,485.96 and 2,140.62 is: 3,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.44 : 3,485.96 = 2,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.44/3,485.96 = 2,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.44x = 3,485.96 × 2,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.44x = 7,462,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,115.70/2,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.16

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