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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.26, 3,221.51 and 2,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.26, 3,221.51 and 2,053.42 is: 2,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.26 : 3,221.51 = 2,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.26/3,221.51 = 2,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.26x = 3,221.51 × 2,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.26x = 6,615,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,094.74/2,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.35

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