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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331, 3,496.08 and 2,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331, 3,496.08 and 2,195.64 is: 3,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331 : 3,496.08 = 2,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331/3,496.08 = 2,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331x = 3,496.08 × 2,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331x = 7,676,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,133.09/2,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.06

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