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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.84, 3,497.46 and 2,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.84, 3,497.46 and 2,165.60 is: 3,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.84 : 3,497.46 = 2,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.84/3,497.46 = 2,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.84x = 3,497.46 × 2,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.84x = 7,574,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,099.38/2,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.51

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