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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.70, 4,365.93 and 2,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.70, 4,365.93 and 2,323.54 is: 3,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.70 : 4,365.93 = 2,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.70/4,365.93 = 2,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.70x = 4,365.93 × 2,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.70x = 10,144,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144,412.99/3,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.52

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