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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.04, 3,224.21 and 2,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.04, 3,224.21 and 2,218.59 is: 3,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.04 : 3,224.21 = 2,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.04/3,224.21 = 2,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.04x = 3,224.21 × 2,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.04x = 7,153,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,188.97/2,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.10

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