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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.16, 4,178.88 and 2,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.16, 4,178.88 and 2,329.92 is: 3,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.16 : 4,178.88 = 2,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.16/4,178.88 = 2,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.16x = 4,178.88 × 2,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.16x = 9,736,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,456.09/2,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.82

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