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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.56, 4,111.50 and 2,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.56, 4,111.50 and 2,330.32 is: 3,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.56 : 4,111.50 = 2,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.56/4,111.50 = 2,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.56x = 4,111.50 × 2,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.56x = 9,581,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,110.68/2,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.59

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