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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.33, 3,620.16 and 2,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.33, 3,620.16 and 2,236.08 is: 3,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.33 : 3,620.16 = 2,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.33/3,620.16 = 2,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.33x = 3,620.16 × 2,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.33x = 8,094,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,967.37/2,418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.34

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