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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.03, 3,774.56 and 2,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.03, 3,774.56 and 2,236.26 is: 3,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.03 : 3,774.56 = 2,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.03/3,774.56 = 2,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.03x = 3,774.56 × 2,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.03x = 8,440,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,886.36/2,735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.22

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