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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.38, 3,500.64 and 2,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.38, 3,500.64 and 2,171.43 is: 3,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.38 : 3,500.64 = 2,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.38/3,500.64 = 2,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.38x = 3,500.64 × 2,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.38x = 7,601,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,394.72/2,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.27

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