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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.32, 3,218.31 and 1,671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.32, 3,218.31 and 1,671.03 is: 2,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.32 : 3,218.31 = 1,671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.32/3,218.31 = 1,671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.32x = 3,218.31 × 1,671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.32x = 5,377,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,892.56/2,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.85

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