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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.14, 3,245.57 and 2,216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.14, 3,245.57 and 2,216.30 is: 3,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.14 : 3,245.57 = 2,216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.14/3,245.57 = 2,216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.14x = 3,245.57 × 2,216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.14x = 7,193,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,129.48/2,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.49

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