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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.66, 3,494.55 and 2,078.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.66, 3,494.55 and 2,078.27 is: 3,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.66 : 3,494.55 = 2,078.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.66/3,494.55 = 2,078.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.66x = 3,494.55 × 2,078.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.66x = 7,262,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,618.43/2,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.12

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