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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.92, 3,225.18 and 2,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.92, 3,225.18 and 2,171.20 is: 2,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.92 : 3,225.18 = 2,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.92/3,225.18 = 2,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.92x = 3,225.18 × 2,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.92x = 7,002,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,510.82/2,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.19

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