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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.99, 3,501.63 and 2,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.99, 3,501.63 and 2,228.11 is: 3,345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.99 : 3,501.63 = 2,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.99/3,501.63 = 2,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.99x = 3,501.63 × 2,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.99x = 7,802,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,008.07/2,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.64

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