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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.20, 3,903.96 and 2,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.20, 3,903.96 and 2,329.04 is: 3,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.20 : 3,903.96 = 2,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.20/3,903.96 = 2,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.20x = 3,903.96 × 2,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.20x = 9,092,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,479.00/2,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.49

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