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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.34, 3,504.51 and 2,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.34, 3,504.51 and 2,265.06 is: 3,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.34 : 3,504.51 = 2,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.34/3,504.51 = 2,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.34x = 3,504.51 × 2,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.34x = 7,937,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,925.42/2,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.59

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