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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.16, 3,501.24 and 2,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.16, 3,501.24 and 2,198.92 is: 3,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.16 : 3,501.24 = 2,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.16/3,501.24 = 2,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.16x = 3,501.24 × 2,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.16x = 7,698,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698,946.66/2,334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.38

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