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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.32, 4,050.78 and 2,330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.32, 4,050.78 and 2,330.62 is: 3,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.32 : 4,050.78 = 2,330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.32/4,050.78 = 2,330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.32x = 4,050.78 × 2,330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.32x = 9,440,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440,828.88/2,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.60

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