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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.51, 3,246.08 and 2,216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.51, 3,246.08 and 2,216.67 is: 3,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.51 : 3,246.08 = 2,216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.51/3,246.08 = 2,216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.51x = 3,246.08 × 2,216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.51x = 7,195,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,493.70/2,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.02

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