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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.38, 4,062.03 and 2,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.38, 4,062.03 and 2,320.13 is: 3,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.38 : 4,062.03 = 2,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.38/4,062.03 = 2,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.38x = 4,062.03 × 2,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.38x = 9,424,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424,417.35/2,712.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.60

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