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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.30, 3,200.24 and 2,170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.30, 3,200.24 and 2,170.21 is: 2,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.30 : 3,200.24 = 2,170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.30/3,200.24 = 2,170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.30x = 3,200.24 × 2,170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.30x = 6,945,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,182.00/2,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.36

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