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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.16, 3,227.34 and 1,965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.16, 3,227.34 and 1,965.32 is: 2,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.16 : 3,227.34 = 1,965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.16/3,227.34 = 1,965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.16x = 3,227.34 × 1,965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.16x = 6,342,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,755.85/2,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.24

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