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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.48, 3,505.63 and 2,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.48, 3,505.63 and 2,160.61 is: 3,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.48 : 3,505.63 = 2,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.48/3,505.63 = 2,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.48x = 3,505.63 × 2,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.48x = 7,574,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,289.12/2,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.31

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