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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.08, 4,023.54 and 2,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.08, 4,023.54 and 2,329.02 is: 3,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.08 : 4,023.54 = 2,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.08/4,023.54 = 2,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.08x = 4,023.54 × 2,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.08x = 9,370,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370,905.13/2,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.43

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