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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.03, 3,215.54 and 1,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.03, 3,215.54 and 1,741.57 is: 2,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.03 : 3,215.54 = 1,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.03/3,215.54 = 1,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.03x = 3,215.54 × 1,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.03x = 5,600,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,079.29/2,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.38

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