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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.33, 3,208.98 and 2,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.33, 3,208.98 and 2,056.78 is: 2,834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.33 : 3,208.98 = 2,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.33/3,208.98 = 2,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.33x = 3,208.98 × 2,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.33x = 6,600,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,165.88/2,328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.72

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