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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.66, 3,491.84 and 1,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.66, 3,491.84 and 1,960.16 is: 2,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.66 : 3,491.84 = 1,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.66/3,491.84 = 1,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.66x = 3,491.84 × 1,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.66x = 6,844,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,565.09/2,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.33

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