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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.70, 3,452.55 and 2,216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.70, 3,452.55 and 2,216.65 is: 3,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.70 : 3,452.55 = 2,216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.70/3,452.55 = 2,216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.70x = 3,452.55 × 2,216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.70x = 7,653,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,094.96/2,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.98

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