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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.51, 3,498.21 and 2,294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.51, 3,498.21 and 2,294.66 is: 3,442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.51 : 3,498.21 = 2,294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.51/3,498.21 = 2,294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.51x = 3,498.21 × 2,294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.51x = 8,027,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,185.07/2,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.91

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