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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.84, 4,179.78 and 2,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.84, 4,179.78 and 2,328.60 is: 3,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.84 : 4,179.78 = 2,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.84/4,179.78 = 2,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.84x = 4,179.78 × 2,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.84x = 9,733,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,035.71/2,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.49

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