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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.02, 3,205.38 and 2,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.02, 3,205.38 and 2,173.96 is: 2,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.02 : 3,205.38 = 2,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.02/3,205.38 = 2,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.02x = 3,205.38 × 2,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.02x = 6,968,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,367.90/2,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.55

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