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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.44, 4,084.56 and 2,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.44, 4,084.56 and 2,329.29 is: 3,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.44 : 4,084.56 = 2,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.44/4,084.56 = 2,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.44x = 4,084.56 × 2,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.44x = 9,514,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514,124.76/2,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.56

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