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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.87, 3,496.28 and 2,214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.87, 3,496.28 and 2,214.07 is: 3,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.87 : 3,496.28 = 2,214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.87/3,496.28 = 2,214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.87x = 3,496.28 × 2,214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.87x = 7,740,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,988.85/2,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.08

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