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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.32, 3,500.56 and 2,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.32, 3,500.56 and 2,085.12 is: 3,129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.32 : 3,500.56 = 2,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.32/3,500.56 = 2,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.32x = 3,500.56 × 2,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.32x = 7,299,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,087.67/2,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.54

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