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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.58, 4,253.27 and 2,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.58, 4,253.27 and 2,336.53 is: 3,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.58 : 4,253.27 = 2,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.58/4,253.27 = 2,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.58x = 4,253.27 × 2,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.58x = 9,937,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937,892.95/3,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.75

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