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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.16, 3,225.15 and 2,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.16, 3,225.15 and 2,003.98 is: 2,760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.16 : 3,225.15 = 2,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.16/3,225.15 = 2,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.16x = 3,225.15 × 2,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.16x = 6,463,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,136.10/2,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.66

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