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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.67, 3,204.02 and 2,071.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.67, 3,204.02 and 2,071.57 is: 2,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.67 : 3,204.02 = 2,071.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.67/3,204.02 = 2,071.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.67x = 3,204.02 × 2,071.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.67x = 6,637,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,351.71/2,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.10

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