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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,083.58 and 1,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,083.58 and 1,711.08 is: 2,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,083.58 = 1,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,083.58 = 1,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,083.58 × 1,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 5,276,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,252.07/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.53

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