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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.38, 4,123.62 and 2,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.38, 4,123.62 and 2,327.06 is: 3,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.38 : 4,123.62 = 2,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.38/4,123.62 = 2,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.38x = 4,123.62 × 2,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.38x = 9,595,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,911.16/2,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.85

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