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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.28, 3,488.09 and 2,074.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.28, 3,488.09 and 2,074.10 is: 3,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.28 : 3,488.09 = 2,074.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.28/3,488.09 = 2,074.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.28x = 3,488.09 × 2,074.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.28x = 7,234,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,619.66/2,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.96

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