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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.32, 4,052.28 and 2,331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.32, 4,052.28 and 2,331.62 is: 3,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.32 : 4,052.28 = 2,331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.32/4,052.28 = 2,331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.32x = 4,052.28 × 2,331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.32x = 9,448,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448,377.09/2,703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.10

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