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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.04, 3,490.56 and 2,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.04, 3,490.56 and 2,211.96 is: 3,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.04 : 3,490.56 = 2,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.04/3,490.56 = 2,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.04x = 3,490.56 × 2,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.04x = 7,720,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,979.10/2,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.67

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