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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.62, 4,143.36 and 2,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.62, 4,143.36 and 2,328.08 is: 3,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.62 : 4,143.36 = 2,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.62/4,143.36 = 2,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.62x = 4,143.36 × 2,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.62x = 9,646,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,646,073.55/2,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.17

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