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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.09, 3,218.87 and 1,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.09, 3,218.87 and 1,624.05 is: 2,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.09 : 3,218.87 = 1,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.09/3,218.87 = 1,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.09x = 3,218.87 × 1,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.09x = 5,227,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,609.88/2,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.60

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