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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.52, 3,224.53 and 1,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.52, 3,224.53 and 1,911.82 is: 2,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.52 : 3,224.53 = 1,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.52/3,224.53 = 1,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.52x = 3,224.53 × 1,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.52x = 6,164,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,720.94/2,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.16

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