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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.35, 3,718.50 and 2,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.35, 3,718.50 and 2,329.56 is: 3,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.35 : 3,718.50 = 2,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.35/3,718.50 = 2,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.35x = 3,718.50 × 2,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.35x = 8,662,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,468.86/2,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.72

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