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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.41, 3,200.08 and 1,690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.41, 3,200.08 and 1,690.98 is: 2,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.41 : 3,200.08 = 1,690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.41/3,200.08 = 1,690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.41x = 3,200.08 × 1,690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.41x = 5,411,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,262.98/2,321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.02

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