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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.59, 4,224.38 and 2,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.59, 4,224.38 and 2,327.31 is: 3,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.59 : 4,224.38 = 2,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.59/4,224.38 = 2,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.59x = 4,224.38 × 2,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.59x = 9,831,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831,430.18/2,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.73

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