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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.32, 3,503.56 and 2,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.32, 3,503.56 and 2,087.12 is: 3,132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.32 : 3,503.56 = 2,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.32/3,503.56 = 2,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.32x = 3,503.56 × 2,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.32x = 7,312,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,350.15/2,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.54

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