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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.21, 3,194.62 and 2,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.21, 3,194.62 and 2,066.77 is: 2,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.21 : 3,194.62 = 2,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.21/3,194.62 = 2,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.21x = 3,194.62 × 2,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.21x = 6,602,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,544.78/2,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.67

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