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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.65, 4,026.52 and 2,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.65, 4,026.52 and 2,343.27 is: 3,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.65 : 4,026.52 = 2,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.65/4,026.52 = 2,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.65x = 4,026.52 × 2,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.65x = 9,435,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,211.80/2,916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.95

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