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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.79, 3,214.23 and 2,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.79, 3,214.23 and 2,116.59 is: 2,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.79 : 3,214.23 = 2,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.79/3,214.23 = 2,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.79x = 3,214.23 × 2,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.79x = 6,803,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803,211.04/2,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.87

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