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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.35, 3,646.31 and 2,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.35, 3,646.31 and 2,329.38 is: 3,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.35 : 3,646.31 = 2,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.35/3,646.31 = 2,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.35x = 3,646.31 × 2,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.35x = 8,493,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493,629.94/2,643.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.21

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