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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.59, 3,207.90 and 2,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.59, 3,207.90 and 2,277.86 is: 3,136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.59 : 3,207.90 = 2,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.59/3,207.90 = 2,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.59x = 3,207.90 × 2,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.59x = 7,307,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,139.60/2,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.66

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