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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.94, 4,089.82 and 2,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.94, 4,089.82 and 2,332.80 is: 3,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.94 : 4,089.82 = 2,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.94/4,089.82 = 2,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.94x = 4,089.82 × 2,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.94x = 9,540,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,732.10/2,722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.83

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