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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.09, 3,497.68 and 2,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.09, 3,497.68 and 2,296.30 is: 3,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.09 : 3,497.68 = 2,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.09/3,497.68 = 2,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.09x = 3,497.68 × 2,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.09x = 8,031,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031,723.27/2,532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.97

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