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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.63, 3,216.24 and 1,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.63, 3,216.24 and 1,735.78 is: 2,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.63 : 3,216.24 = 1,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.63/3,216.24 = 1,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.63x = 3,216.24 × 1,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.63x = 5,582,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,685.07/2,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.35

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