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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,211.29 and 2,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,211.29 and 2,022.26 is: 2,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,211.29 = 2,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,211.29 = 2,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,211.29 × 2,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 6,494,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,047.26/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.94

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