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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.72, 3,228.94 and 2,000.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.72, 3,228.94 and 2,000.56 is: 2,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.72 : 3,228.94 = 2,000.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.72/3,228.94 = 2,000.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.72x = 3,228.94 × 2,000.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.72x = 6,459,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459,688.21/2,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.43

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