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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,327.48 and 2,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,327.48 and 2,057.40 is: 3,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,327.48 = 2,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,327.48 = 2,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,327.48 × 2,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 6,845,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,957.35/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.69

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