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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.42, 3,227.90 and 2,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.42, 3,227.90 and 2,122.86 is: 2,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.42 : 3,227.90 = 2,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.42/3,227.90 = 2,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.42x = 3,227.90 × 2,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.42x = 6,852,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,379.79/2,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.36

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