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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.66, 4,533.84 and 2,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.66, 4,533.84 and 2,327.28 is: 3,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.66 : 4,533.84 = 2,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.66/4,533.84 = 2,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.66x = 4,533.84 × 2,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.66x = 10,551,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,515.16/3,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.96

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