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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.43, 3,080.84 and 1,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.43, 3,080.84 and 1,671.91 is: 2,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.43 : 3,080.84 = 1,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.43/3,080.84 = 1,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.43x = 3,080.84 × 1,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.43x = 5,150,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,871.14/2,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.30

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