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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.88, 3,466.94 and 2,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.88, 3,466.94 and 2,223.96 is: 3,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.88 : 3,466.94 = 2,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.88/3,466.94 = 2,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.88x = 3,466.94 × 2,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.88x = 7,710,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710,335.88/2,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.21

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