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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.15, 3,217.95 and 2,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.15, 3,217.95 and 2,046.27 is: 2,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.15 : 3,217.95 = 2,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.15/3,217.95 = 2,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.15x = 3,217.95 × 2,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.15x = 6,584,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,794.55/2,328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.34

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