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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.39, 3,501.58 and 2,191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.39, 3,501.58 and 2,191.83 is: 3,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.39 : 3,501.58 = 2,191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.39/3,501.58 = 2,191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.39x = 3,501.58 × 2,191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.39x = 7,674,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,850.58/2,334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.74

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