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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.76, 3,501.84 and 2,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.76, 3,501.84 and 2,214.56 is: 3,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.76 : 3,501.84 = 2,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.76/3,501.84 = 2,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.76x = 3,501.84 × 2,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.76x = 7,755,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,034.79/2,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.68

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