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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.99, 3,203.27 and 2,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.99, 3,203.27 and 2,056.70 is: 2,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.99 : 3,203.27 = 2,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.99/3,203.27 = 2,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.99x = 3,203.27 × 2,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.99x = 6,588,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,165.41/2,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.29

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