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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.18, 3,470.66 and 2,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.18, 3,470.66 and 2,016.78 is: 3,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.18 : 3,470.66 = 2,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.18/3,470.66 = 2,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.18x = 3,470.66 × 2,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.18x = 6,999,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,547.59/2,324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.63

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