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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.62, 3,214.50 and 2,180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.62, 3,214.50 and 2,180.34 is: 3,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.62 : 3,214.50 = 2,180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.62/3,214.50 = 2,180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.62x = 3,214.50 × 2,180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.62x = 7,008,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,702.93/2,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.65

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