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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.66, 4,407.93 and 2,323.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.66, 4,407.93 and 2,323.83 is: 3,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.66 : 4,407.93 = 2,323.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.66/4,407.93 = 2,323.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.66x = 4,407.93 × 2,323.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.66x = 10,243,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,279.97/2,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.15

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