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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.02, 3,487.17 and 2,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.02, 3,487.17 and 2,168.18 is: 3,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.02 : 3,487.17 = 2,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.02/3,487.17 = 2,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.02x = 3,487.17 × 2,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.02x = 7,560,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,812.25/2,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.74

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