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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.26, 3,493.91 and 2,212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.26, 3,493.91 and 2,212.47 is: 3,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.26 : 3,493.91 = 2,212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.26/3,493.91 = 2,212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.26x = 3,493.91 × 2,212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.26x = 7,730,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,160.00/2,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.72

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