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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.48, 3,594.88 and 2,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.48, 3,594.88 and 2,217.44 is: 3,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.48 : 3,594.88 = 2,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.48/3,594.88 = 2,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.48x = 3,594.88 × 2,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.48x = 7,971,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,430.71/2,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.05

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