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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.44, 3,266.56 and 2,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.44, 3,266.56 and 2,236.16 is: 3,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.44 : 3,266.56 = 2,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.44/3,266.56 = 2,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.44x = 3,266.56 × 2,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.44x = 7,304,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,550.81/2,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.03

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