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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.30, 3,496.94 and 2,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.30, 3,496.94 and 2,214.51 is: 3,321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.30 : 3,496.94 = 2,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.30/3,496.94 = 2,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.30x = 3,496.94 × 2,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.30x = 7,744,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,008.60/2,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.76

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