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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.36, 3,214.92 and 2,141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.36, 3,214.92 and 2,141.65 is: 2,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.36 : 3,214.92 = 2,141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.36/3,214.92 = 2,141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.36x = 3,214.92 × 2,141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.36x = 6,885,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,233.42/2,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.05

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