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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.06, 3,498.90 and 2,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.06, 3,498.90 and 2,011.30 is: 3,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.06 : 3,498.90 = 2,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.06/3,498.90 = 2,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.06x = 3,498.90 × 2,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.06x = 7,037,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,337.57/2,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.65

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