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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.30, 4,221.15 and 2,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.30, 4,221.15 and 2,327.70 is: 3,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.30 : 4,221.15 = 2,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.30/4,221.15 = 2,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.30x = 4,221.15 × 2,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.30x = 9,825,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,570.86/2,817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.58

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