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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.26, 3,227.70 and 2,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.26, 3,227.70 and 2,029.16 is: 2,791.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.26 : 3,227.70 = 2,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.26/3,227.70 = 2,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.26x = 3,227.70 × 2,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.26x = 6,549,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,519.73/2,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.47

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