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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.32, 3,514.98 and 2,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.32, 3,514.98 and 2,200.76 is: 3,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.32 : 3,514.98 = 2,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.32/3,514.98 = 2,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.32x = 3,514.98 × 2,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.32x = 7,735,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,627.38/2,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.14

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