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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.92, 3,215.82 and 2,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.92, 3,215.82 and 2,070.84 is: 2,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.92 : 3,215.82 = 2,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.92/3,215.82 = 2,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.92x = 3,215.82 × 2,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.92x = 6,659,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659,448.69/2,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.56

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