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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.84, 3,473.31 and 2,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.84, 3,473.31 and 2,155.52 is: 3,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.84 : 3,473.31 = 2,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.84/3,473.31 = 2,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.84x = 3,473.31 × 2,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.84x = 7,486,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,789.17/2,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.58

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