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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.35, 3,221.01 and 2,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.35, 3,221.01 and 2,083.53 is: 2,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.35 : 3,221.01 = 2,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.35/3,221.01 = 2,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.35x = 3,221.01 × 2,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.35x = 6,711,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,070.97/2,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.69

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