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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.80, 3,483.50 and 2,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.80, 3,483.50 and 2,202.88 is: 3,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.80 : 3,483.50 = 2,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.80/3,483.50 = 2,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.80x = 3,483.50 × 2,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.80x = 7,673,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,732.48/2,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.93

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