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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.30, 3,348.45 and 2,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.30, 3,348.45 and 2,216.10 is: 3,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.30 : 3,348.45 = 2,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.30/3,348.45 = 2,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.30x = 3,348.45 × 2,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.30x = 7,420,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,500.05/2,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.15

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