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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.89, 3,202.20 and 2,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.89, 3,202.20 and 2,159.82 is: 2,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.89 : 3,202.20 = 2,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.89/3,202.20 = 2,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.89x = 3,202.20 × 2,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.89x = 6,916,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,175.60/2,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.12

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