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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.83, 4,526.05 and 2,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.83, 4,526.05 and 2,323.36 is: 3,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.83 : 4,526.05 = 2,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.83/4,526.05 = 2,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.83x = 4,526.05 × 2,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.83x = 10,515,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515,643.53/3,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.89

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