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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.99, 3,493.49 and 2,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.99, 3,493.49 and 2,212.20 is: 3,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.99 : 3,493.49 = 2,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.99/3,493.49 = 2,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.99x = 3,493.49 × 2,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.99x = 7,728,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,287.52/2,328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.30

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