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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.08, 3,481.34 and 2,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.08, 3,481.34 and 2,087.92 is: 3,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.08 : 3,481.34 = 2,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.08/3,481.34 = 2,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.08x = 3,481.34 × 2,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.08x = 7,268,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,759.41/2,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.52

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