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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.37, 3,202.90 and 2,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.37, 3,202.90 and 2,085.94 is: 2,865.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.37 : 3,202.90 = 2,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.37/3,202.90 = 2,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.37x = 3,202.90 × 2,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.37x = 6,681,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,057.23/2,331.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.72

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