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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.17, 3,211.62 and 2,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.17, 3,211.62 and 2,077.08 is: 2,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.17 : 3,211.62 = 2,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.17/3,211.62 = 2,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.17x = 3,211.62 × 2,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.17x = 6,670,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,791.67/2,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.71

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