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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.32, 4,046.28 and 2,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.32, 4,046.28 and 2,327.62 is: 3,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.32 : 4,046.28 = 2,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.32/4,046.28 = 2,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.32x = 4,046.28 × 2,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.32x = 9,418,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,202.25/2,699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.10

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