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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.14, 3,215.88 and 2,097.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.14, 3,215.88 and 2,097.02 is: 2,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.14 : 3,215.88 = 2,097.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.14/3,215.88 = 2,097.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.14x = 3,215.88 × 2,097.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.14x = 6,743,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,748.60/2,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.66

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