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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.84, 3,212.38 and 2,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.84, 3,212.38 and 2,281.11 is: 3,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.84 : 3,212.38 = 2,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.84/3,212.38 = 2,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.84x = 3,212.38 × 2,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.84x = 7,327,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,792.14/2,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.15

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