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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.32, 3,511.98 and 2,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.32, 3,511.98 and 2,198.76 is: 3,298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.32 : 3,511.98 = 2,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.32/3,511.98 = 2,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.32x = 3,511.98 × 2,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.32x = 7,722,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,001.14/2,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.14

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