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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.14, 4,293.45 and 2,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.14, 4,293.45 and 2,327.82 is: 3,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.14 : 4,293.45 = 2,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.14/4,293.45 = 2,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.14x = 4,293.45 × 2,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.14x = 9,994,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994,378.78/3,115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.32

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