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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.32, 4,133.63 and 2,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.32, 4,133.63 and 2,320.63 is: 3,203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.32 : 4,133.63 = 2,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.32/4,133.63 = 2,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.32x = 4,133.63 × 2,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.32x = 9,592,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,592,644.51/2,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.62

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