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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.07, 4,045.91 and 2,327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.07, 4,045.91 and 2,327.37 is: 3,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.07 : 4,045.91 = 2,327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.07/4,045.91 = 2,327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.07x = 4,045.91 × 2,327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.07x = 9,416,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,317.92/2,699.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.73

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