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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.33, 3,203.91 and 2,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.33, 3,203.91 and 2,131.25 is: 2,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.33 : 3,203.91 = 2,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.33/3,203.91 = 2,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.33x = 3,203.91 × 2,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.33x = 6,828,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,317.17/2,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.02

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