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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.16, 4,095.76 and 2,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.16, 4,095.76 and 2,235.38 is: 3,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.16 : 4,095.76 = 2,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.16/4,095.76 = 2,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.16x = 4,095.76 × 2,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.16x = 9,155,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,589.53/2,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.30

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