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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.32, 4,049.28 and 2,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.32, 4,049.28 and 2,329.62 is: 3,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.32 : 4,049.28 = 2,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.32/4,049.28 = 2,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.32x = 4,049.28 × 2,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.32x = 9,433,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,283.67/2,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.10

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