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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.64, 3,215.70 and 1,887.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.64, 3,215.70 and 1,887.71 is: 2,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.64 : 3,215.70 = 1,887.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.64/3,215.70 = 1,887.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.64x = 3,215.70 × 1,887.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.64x = 6,070,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,292.97/2,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.56

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