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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.97, 3,466.65 and 2,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.97, 3,466.65 and 2,059.65 is: 3,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.97 : 3,466.65 = 2,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.97/3,466.65 = 2,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.97x = 3,466.65 × 2,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.97x = 7,140,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,085.67/2,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.32

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