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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.32, 3,488.52 and 2,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.32, 3,488.52 and 2,263.71 is: 3,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.32 : 3,488.52 = 2,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.32/3,488.52 = 2,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.32x = 3,488.52 × 2,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.32x = 7,896,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,997.61/2,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.26

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