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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.34, 3,211.17 and 1,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.34, 3,211.17 and 1,665.95 is: 2,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.34 : 3,211.17 = 1,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.34/3,211.17 = 1,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.34x = 3,211.17 × 1,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.34x = 5,349,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,648.66/2,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.64

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