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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.82, 4,048.53 and 2,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.82, 4,048.53 and 2,329.12 is: 3,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.82 : 4,048.53 = 2,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.82/4,048.53 = 2,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.82x = 4,048.53 × 2,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.82x = 9,429,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429,512.19/2,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.35

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