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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.52, 3,201.22 and 2,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.52, 3,201.22 and 2,176.24 is: 2,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.52 : 3,201.22 = 2,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.52/3,201.22 = 2,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.52x = 3,201.22 × 2,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.52x = 6,966,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,623.01/2,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.02

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