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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.33, 3,481.42 and 2,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.33, 3,481.42 and 2,055.54 is: 3,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.33 : 3,481.42 = 2,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.33/3,481.42 = 2,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.33x = 3,481.42 × 2,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.33x = 7,156,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,203.21/2,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.27

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