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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.28, 3,591.42 and 2,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.28, 3,591.42 and 2,329.48 is: 3,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.28 : 3,591.42 = 2,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.28/3,591.42 = 2,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.28x = 3,591.42 × 2,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.28x = 8,366,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,141.06/2,394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.22

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