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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.61, 3,212.60 and 1,770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.61, 3,212.60 and 1,770.10 is: 2,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.61 : 3,212.60 = 1,770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.61/3,212.60 = 1,770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.61x = 3,212.60 × 1,770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.61x = 5,686,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,606.38/2,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.02

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