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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.89, 3,246.61 and 2,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.89, 3,246.61 and 2,217.05 is: 3,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.89 : 3,246.61 = 2,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.89/3,246.61 = 2,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.89x = 3,246.61 × 2,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.89x = 7,197,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,874.92/2,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.53

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