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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.27, 3,480.72 and 2,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.27, 3,480.72 and 2,274.06 is: 3,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.27 : 3,480.72 = 2,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.27/3,480.72 = 2,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.27x = 3,480.72 × 2,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.27x = 7,915,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915,366.12/2,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.99

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