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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.62, 4,244.16 and 2,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.62, 4,244.16 and 2,329.26 is: 3,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.62 : 4,244.16 = 2,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.62/4,244.16 = 2,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.62x = 4,244.16 × 2,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.62x = 9,885,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885,752.12/3,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.19

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