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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.23, 3,488.11 and 2,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.23, 3,488.11 and 2,079.12 is: 3,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.23 : 3,488.11 = 2,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.23/3,488.11 = 2,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.23x = 3,488.11 × 2,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.23x = 7,252,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,194.07/2,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.89

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