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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.84, 3,214.98 and 1,701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.84, 3,214.98 and 1,701.84 is: 2,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.84 : 3,214.98 = 1,701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.84/3,214.98 = 1,701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.84x = 3,214.98 × 1,701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.84x = 5,471,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,381.56/2,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.38

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