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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.37, 3,201.53 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.37, 3,201.53 and 2,084.94 is: 2,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.37 : 3,201.53 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.37/3,201.53 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.37x = 3,201.53 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.37x = 6,674,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,987.53/2,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.35

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