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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.63, 3,243.48 and 2,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.63, 3,243.48 and 2,214.79 is: 3,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.63 : 3,243.48 = 2,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.63/3,243.48 = 2,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.63x = 3,243.48 × 2,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.63x = 7,183,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,638.24/2,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.41

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