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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.18, 3,485.37 and 2,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.18, 3,485.37 and 2,075.01 is: 3,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.18 : 3,485.37 = 2,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.18/3,485.37 = 2,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.18x = 3,485.37 × 2,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.18x = 7,232,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,177.60/2,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.39

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