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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.78, 3,485.84 and 2,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.78, 3,485.84 and 2,072.59 is: 3,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.78 : 3,485.84 = 2,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.78/3,485.84 = 2,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.78x = 3,485.84 × 2,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.78x = 7,224,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,698.05/2,330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.70

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