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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.76, 4,996.32 and 2,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.76, 4,996.32 and 2,234.97 is: 3,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.76 : 4,996.32 = 2,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.76/4,996.32 = 2,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.76x = 4,996.32 × 2,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.76x = 11,166,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,625.31/3,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.55

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