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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.86, 3,221.91 and 2,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.86, 3,221.91 and 2,306.94 is: 3,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.86 : 3,221.91 = 2,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.86/3,221.91 = 2,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.86x = 3,221.91 × 2,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.86x = 7,432,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,753.06/2,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.11

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