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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.35, 3,719.88 and 2,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.35, 3,719.88 and 2,330.56 is: 3,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.35 : 3,719.88 = 2,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.35/3,719.88 = 2,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.35x = 3,719.88 × 2,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.35x = 8,669,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,403.53/2,702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.10

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