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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.07, 3,512.96 and 2,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.07, 3,512.96 and 2,171.46 is: 3,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.07 : 3,512.96 = 2,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.07/3,512.96 = 2,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.07x = 3,512.96 × 2,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.07x = 7,628,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,257.55/2,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.83

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