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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.51, 4,628.95 and 2,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.51, 4,628.95 and 2,236.56 is: 3,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.51 : 4,628.95 = 2,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.51/4,628.95 = 2,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.51x = 4,628.95 × 2,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.51x = 10,352,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,924.41/3,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.35

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