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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.40, 4,156.90 and 2,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.40, 4,156.90 and 2,319.32 is: 3,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.40 : 4,156.90 = 2,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.40/4,156.90 = 2,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.40x = 4,156.90 × 2,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.40x = 9,641,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,181.31/3,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.69

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