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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.48, 3,711.78 and 2,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.48, 3,711.78 and 2,324.69 is: 3,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.48 : 3,711.78 = 2,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.48/3,711.78 = 2,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.48x = 3,711.78 × 2,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.48x = 8,628,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,719.29/2,696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.00

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