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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.87, 3,500.82 and 2,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.87, 3,500.82 and 2,145.16 is: 3,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.87 : 3,500.82 = 2,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.87/3,500.82 = 2,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.87x = 3,500.82 × 2,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.87x = 7,509,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,819.03/2,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.13

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