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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.64, 3,224.18 and 2,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.64, 3,224.18 and 2,050.76 is: 2,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.64 : 3,224.18 = 2,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.64/3,224.18 = 2,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.64x = 3,224.18 × 2,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.64x = 6,612,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,019.38/2,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.56

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