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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.65, 3,468.06 and 2,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.65, 3,468.06 and 2,317.33 is: 3,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.65 : 3,468.06 = 2,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.65/3,468.06 = 2,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.65x = 3,468.06 × 2,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.65x = 8,036,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,639.48/2,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.72

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