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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.26, 3,223.14 and 1,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.26, 3,223.14 and 1,911.96 is: 2,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.26 : 3,223.14 = 1,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.26/3,223.14 = 1,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.26x = 3,223.14 × 1,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.26x = 6,162,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,514.75/2,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.29

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