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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.50, 3,270.62 and 2,320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.50, 3,270.62 and 2,320.29 is: 3,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.50 : 3,270.62 = 2,320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.50/3,270.62 = 2,320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.50x = 3,270.62 × 2,320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.50x = 7,588,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,792.68/2,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.27

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