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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.32, 3,218.82 and 1,741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.32, 3,218.82 and 1,741.83 is: 2,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.32 : 3,218.82 = 1,741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.32/3,218.82 = 1,741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.32x = 3,218.82 × 1,741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.32x = 5,606,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,631.70/2,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.89

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