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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.48, 3,481.66 and 2,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.48, 3,481.66 and 2,055.70 is: 3,068.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.48 : 3,481.66 = 2,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.48/3,481.66 = 2,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.48x = 3,481.66 × 2,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.48x = 7,157,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,229.48/2,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.51

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