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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.68, 3,326.24 and 2,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.68, 3,326.24 and 2,179.84 is: 3,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.68 : 3,326.24 = 2,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.68/3,326.24 = 2,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.68x = 3,326.24 × 2,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.68x = 7,250,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,671.00/2,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.97

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