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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.94, 4,091.31 and 2,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.94, 4,091.31 and 2,333.79 is: 3,505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.94 : 4,091.31 = 2,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.94/4,091.31 = 2,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.94x = 4,091.31 × 2,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.94x = 9,548,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,258.36/2,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.31

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