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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.48, 3,717.30 and 2,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.48, 3,717.30 and 2,328.69 is: 3,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.48 : 3,717.30 = 2,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.48/3,717.30 = 2,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.48x = 3,717.30 × 2,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.48x = 8,656,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,439.34/2,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.52

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