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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.15, 3,491.66 and 2,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.15, 3,491.66 and 2,227.74 is: 3,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.15 : 3,491.66 = 2,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.15/3,491.66 = 2,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.15x = 3,491.66 × 2,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.15x = 7,778,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,510.65/2,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.94

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