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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336, 3,218.20 and 1,626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336, 3,218.20 and 1,626.62 is: 2,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336 : 3,218.20 = 1,626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336/3,218.20 = 1,626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336x = 3,218.20 × 1,626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336x = 5,234,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,788.48/2,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.92

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