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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.79, 3,928.40 and 2,320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.79, 3,928.40 and 2,320.38 is: 3,463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.79 : 3,928.40 = 2,320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.79/3,928.40 = 2,320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.79x = 3,928.40 × 2,320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.79x = 9,115,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,377.89/2,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.56

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