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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.88, 3,499.33 and 2,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.88, 3,499.33 and 2,190.32 is: 3,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.88 : 3,499.33 = 2,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.88/3,499.33 = 2,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.88x = 3,499.33 × 2,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.88x = 7,664,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,655.76/2,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.49

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