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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.37, 3,487.44 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.37, 3,487.44 and 2,059.56 is: 3,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.37 : 3,487.44 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.37/3,487.44 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.37x = 3,487.44 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.37x = 7,182,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,591.93/2,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.25

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