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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.58, 3,481.80 and 2,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.58, 3,481.80 and 2,055.79 is: 3,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.58 : 3,481.80 = 2,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.58/3,481.80 = 2,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.58x = 3,481.80 × 2,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.58x = 7,157,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,839.34/2,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.64

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