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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.91, 3,216.96 and 2,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.91, 3,216.96 and 2,041.80 is: 2,810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.91 : 3,216.96 = 2,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.91/3,216.96 = 2,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.91x = 3,216.96 × 2,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.91x = 6,568,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,388.93/2,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.72

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