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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.02, 3,206.76 and 2,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.02, 3,206.76 and 2,174.96 is: 2,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.02 : 3,206.76 = 2,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.02/3,206.76 = 2,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.02x = 3,206.76 × 2,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.02x = 6,974,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,574.73/2,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.93

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