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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.38, 4,065.03 and 2,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.38, 4,065.03 and 2,322.13 is: 3,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.38 : 4,065.03 = 2,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.38/4,065.03 = 2,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.38x = 4,065.03 × 2,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.38x = 9,439,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,528.11/2,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.60

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