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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.32, 3,505.98 and 2,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.32, 3,505.98 and 2,194.76 is: 3,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.32 : 3,505.98 = 2,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.32/3,505.98 = 2,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.32x = 3,505.98 × 2,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.32x = 7,694,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,784.66/2,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.14

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