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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.57, 3,466.65 and 2,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.57, 3,466.65 and 2,043.20 is: 3,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.57 : 3,466.65 = 2,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.57/3,466.65 = 2,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.57x = 3,466.65 × 2,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.57x = 7,083,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,059.28/2,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.56

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