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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.68, 3,291.68 and 2,321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.68, 3,291.68 and 2,321.92 is: 3,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.68 : 3,291.68 = 2,321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.68/3,291.68 = 2,321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.68x = 3,291.68 × 2,321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.68x = 7,643,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,017.63/2,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.19

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