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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.17, 3,228.10 and 2,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.17, 3,228.10 and 2,285.43 is: 3,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.17 : 3,228.10 = 2,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.17/3,228.10 = 2,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.17x = 3,228.10 × 2,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.17x = 7,377,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377,578.76/2,329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.48

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