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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.60, 4,227.38 and 2,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.60, 4,227.38 and 2,329.32 is: 3,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.60 : 4,227.38 = 2,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.60/4,227.38 = 2,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.60x = 4,227.38 × 2,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.60x = 9,846,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,920.78/2,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.74

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