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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.80, 3,219.84 and 1,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.80, 3,219.84 and 1,671.12 is: 2,306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.80 : 3,219.84 = 1,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.80/3,219.84 = 1,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.80x = 3,219.84 × 1,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.80x = 5,380,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,739.02/2,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.56

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