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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.39, 3,482.09 and 2,293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.39, 3,482.09 and 2,293.85 is: 3,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.39 : 3,482.09 = 2,293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.39/3,482.09 = 2,293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.39x = 3,482.09 × 2,293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.39x = 7,987,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,392.15/2,321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.78

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