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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.38, 4,108.17 and 2,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.38, 4,108.17 and 2,332.94 is: 3,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.38 : 4,108.17 = 2,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.38/4,108.17 = 2,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.38x = 4,108.17 × 2,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.38x = 9,584,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,114.12/2,739.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.64

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