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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.42, 3,480.00 and 2,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.42, 3,480.00 and 2,159.46 is: 3,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.42 : 3,480.00 = 2,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.42/3,480.00 = 2,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.42x = 3,480.00 × 2,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.42x = 7,514,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,912.70/2,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.18

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