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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.59, 3,213.55 and 1,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.59, 3,213.55 and 1,701.08 is: 2,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.59 : 3,213.55 = 1,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.59/3,213.55 = 1,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.59x = 3,213.55 × 1,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.59x = 5,466,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,517.04/2,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.54

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