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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.36, 3,216.18 and 2,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.36, 3,216.18 and 2,097.28 is: 2,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.36 : 3,216.18 = 2,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.36/3,216.18 = 2,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.36x = 3,216.18 × 2,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.36x = 6,745,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745,229.99/2,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.02

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