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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.24, 3,215.09 and 1,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.24, 3,215.09 and 1,771.74 is: 2,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.24 : 3,215.09 = 1,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.24/3,215.09 = 1,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.24x = 3,215.09 × 1,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.24x = 5,696,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,297.81/2,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.41

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