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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.74, 3,484.48 and 2,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.74, 3,484.48 and 2,272.19 is: 3,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.74 : 3,484.48 = 2,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.74/3,484.48 = 2,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.74x = 3,484.48 × 2,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.74x = 7,917,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,377.51/2,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.67

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