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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.54, 4,052.43 and 2,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.54, 4,052.43 and 2,328.48 is: 3,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.54 : 4,052.43 = 2,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.54/4,052.43 = 2,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.54x = 4,052.43 × 2,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.54x = 9,436,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436,002.21/2,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.00

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