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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.58, 3,210.73 and 2,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.58, 3,210.73 and 2,071.93 is: 2,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.58 : 3,210.73 = 2,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.58/3,210.73 = 2,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.58x = 3,210.73 × 2,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.58x = 6,652,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,407.81/2,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.63

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