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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.30, 3,495.78 and 2,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.30, 3,495.78 and 2,055.94 is: 3,085.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.30 : 3,495.78 = 2,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.30/3,495.78 = 2,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.30x = 3,495.78 × 2,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.30x = 7,187,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,113.93/2,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.53

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