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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.83, 3,204.60 and 2,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.83, 3,204.60 and 2,131.75 is: 2,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.83 : 3,204.60 = 2,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.83/3,204.60 = 2,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.83x = 3,204.60 × 2,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.83x = 6,831,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,390.03/2,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.71

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