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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.31, 3,221.66 and 1,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.31, 3,221.66 and 1,741.82 is: 2,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.31 : 3,221.66 = 1,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.31/3,221.66 = 1,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.31x = 3,221.66 × 1,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.31x = 5,611,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,543.11/2,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.00

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