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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.68, 4,386.56 and 2,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.68, 4,386.56 and 2,344.32 is: 3,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.68 : 4,386.56 = 2,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.68/4,386.56 = 2,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.68x = 4,386.56 × 2,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.68x = 10,283,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,500.34/2,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.51

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