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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.62, 4,364.66 and 2,327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.62, 4,364.66 and 2,327.15 is: 3,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.62 : 4,364.66 = 2,327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.62/4,364.66 = 2,327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.62x = 4,364.66 × 2,327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.62x = 10,157,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157,217.79/3,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.65

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