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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.38, 3,252.83 and 2,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.38, 3,252.83 and 2,221.54 is: 3,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.38 : 3,252.83 = 2,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.38/3,252.83 = 2,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.38x = 3,252.83 × 2,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.38x = 7,226,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,291.02/2,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.76

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