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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.80, 3,595.08 and 2,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.80, 3,595.08 and 2,226.22 is: 3,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.80 : 3,595.08 = 2,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.80/3,595.08 = 2,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.80x = 3,595.08 × 2,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.80x = 8,003,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,439.00/2,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.02

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