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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.98, 3,506.38 and 2,161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.98, 3,506.38 and 2,161.11 is: 3,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.98 : 3,506.38 = 2,161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.98/3,506.38 = 2,161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.98x = 3,506.38 × 2,161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.98x = 7,577,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,672.88/2,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.07

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