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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.14, 3,246.95 and 2,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.14, 3,246.95 and 2,217.30 is: 3,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.14 : 3,246.95 = 2,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.14/3,246.95 = 2,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.14x = 3,246.95 × 2,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.14x = 7,199,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,462.24/2,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.88

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