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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.60, 4,067.10 and 2,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.60, 4,067.10 and 2,330.60 is: 3,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.60 : 4,067.10 = 2,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.60/4,067.10 = 2,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.60x = 4,067.10 × 2,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.60x = 9,478,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478,783.26/2,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.78

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