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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.12, 3,227.76 and 2,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.12, 3,227.76 and 2,197.44 is: 3,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.12 : 3,227.76 = 2,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.12/3,227.76 = 2,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.12x = 3,227.76 × 2,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.12x = 7,092,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,808.93/2,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.35

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