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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.66, 3,558.95 and 2,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.66, 3,558.95 and 2,236.04 is: 3,338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.66 : 3,558.95 = 2,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.66/3,558.95 = 2,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.66x = 3,558.95 × 2,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.66x = 7,957,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,959.89/2,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.54

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