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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.82, 3,216.78 and 1,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.82, 3,216.78 and 1,725.84 is: 2,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.82 : 3,216.78 = 1,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.82/3,216.78 = 1,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.82x = 3,216.78 × 1,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.82x = 5,551,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,647.60/2,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.84

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