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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.80, 3,479.37 and 2,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.80, 3,479.37 and 2,022.60 is: 3,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.80 : 3,479.37 = 2,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.80/3,479.37 = 2,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.80x = 3,479.37 × 2,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.80x = 7,037,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,373.76/2,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.59

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