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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.98, 4,400.46 and 2,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.98, 4,400.46 and 2,237.22 is: 3,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.98 : 4,400.46 = 2,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.98/4,400.46 = 2,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.98x = 4,400.46 × 2,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.98x = 9,844,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844,797.12/2,935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.16

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