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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.64, 3,462.21 and 2,192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.64, 3,462.21 and 2,192.22 is: 3,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.64 : 3,462.21 = 2,192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.64/3,462.21 = 2,192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.64x = 3,462.21 × 2,192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.64x = 7,589,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,926.01/2,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.21

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