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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.76, 3,530.21 and 2,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.76, 3,530.21 and 2,183.22 is: 3,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.76 : 3,530.21 = 2,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.76/3,530.21 = 2,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.76x = 3,530.21 × 2,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.76x = 7,707,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,214.16/2,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.21

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