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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.72, 3,506.93 and 2,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.72, 3,506.93 and 2,294.21 is: 3,444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.72 : 3,506.93 = 2,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.72/3,506.93 = 2,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.72x = 3,506.93 × 2,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.72x = 8,045,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045,633.88/2,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.61

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