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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.78, 3,204.57 and 2,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.78, 3,204.57 and 2,314.38 is: 3,184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.78 : 3,204.57 = 2,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.78/3,204.57 = 2,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.78x = 3,204.57 × 2,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.78x = 7,416,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,592.72/2,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.75

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