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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.82, 3,520.07 and 2,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.82, 3,520.07 and 2,137.62 is: 3,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.82 : 3,520.07 = 2,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.82/3,520.07 = 2,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.82x = 3,520.07 × 2,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.82x = 7,524,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,561.35/2,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.00

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