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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.87, 3,216.07 and 1,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.87, 3,216.07 and 1,701.74 is: 2,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.87 : 3,216.07 = 1,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.87/3,216.07 = 1,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.87x = 3,216.07 × 1,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.87x = 5,472,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,914.96/2,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.01

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