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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.04, 3,206.61 and 1,761.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.04, 3,206.61 and 1,761.42 is: 2,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.04 : 3,206.61 = 1,761.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.04/3,206.61 = 1,761.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.04x = 3,206.61 × 1,761.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.04x = 5,648,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,186.99/2,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.07

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