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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.72, 4,429.74 and 2,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.72, 4,429.74 and 2,330.44 is: 3,214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.72 : 4,429.74 = 2,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.72/4,429.74 = 2,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.72x = 4,429.74 × 2,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.72x = 10,323,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,323,243.29/3,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.24

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