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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.86, 3,480.71 and 2,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.86, 3,480.71 and 2,055.06 is: 3,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.86 : 3,480.71 = 2,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.86/3,480.71 = 2,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.86x = 3,480.71 × 2,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.86x = 7,153,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,069.18/2,331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.54

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