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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.46, 3,353.96 and 2,108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.46, 3,353.96 and 2,108.13 is: 3,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.46 : 3,353.96 = 2,108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.46/3,353.96 = 2,108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.46x = 3,353.96 × 2,108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.46x = 7,070,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,583.69/2,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.17

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