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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.32, 3,497.56 and 2,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.32, 3,497.56 and 2,083.12 is: 3,126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.32 : 3,497.56 = 2,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.32/3,497.56 = 2,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.32x = 3,497.56 × 2,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.32x = 7,285,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,837.19/2,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.54

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