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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.40, 3,535.06 and 2,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.40, 3,535.06 and 2,222.48 is: 3,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.40 : 3,535.06 = 2,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.40/3,535.06 = 2,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.40x = 3,535.06 × 2,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.40x = 7,856,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856,600.15/2,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.26

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