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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.79, 3,216.10 and 1,492.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.79, 3,216.10 and 1,492.23 is: 2,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.79 : 3,216.10 = 1,492.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.79/3,216.10 = 1,492.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.79x = 3,216.10 × 1,492.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.79x = 4,799,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,160.90/2,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.03

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