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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.46, 3,496.95 and 2,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.46, 3,496.95 and 2,323.62 is: 3,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.46 : 3,496.95 = 2,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.46/3,496.95 = 2,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.46x = 3,496.95 × 2,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.46x = 8,125,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,582.96/2,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.69

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