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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.01, 3,221.17 and 2,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.01, 3,221.17 and 2,301.54 is: 3,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.01 : 3,221.17 = 2,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.01/3,221.17 = 2,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.01x = 3,221.17 × 2,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.01x = 7,413,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,651.60/2,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.64

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