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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.69, 4,142.83 and 2,331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.69, 4,142.83 and 2,331.47 is: 3,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.69 : 4,142.83 = 2,331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.69/4,142.83 = 2,331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.69x = 4,142.83 × 2,331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.69x = 9,658,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,892.76/2,765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.40

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