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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.16, 3,206.93 and 2,074.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.16, 3,206.93 and 2,074.41 is: 2,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.16 : 3,206.93 = 2,074.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.16/3,206.93 = 2,074.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.16x = 3,206.93 × 2,074.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.16x = 6,652,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,477.29/2,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.31

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