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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.24, 3,501.36 and 2,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.24, 3,501.36 and 2,217.45 is: 3,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.24 : 3,501.36 = 2,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.24/3,501.36 = 2,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.24x = 3,501.36 × 2,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.24x = 7,764,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,090.73/2,334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.18

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