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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.68, 4,371.96 and 2,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.68, 4,371.96 and 2,329.60 is: 3,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.68 : 4,371.96 = 2,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.68/4,371.96 = 2,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.68x = 4,371.96 × 2,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.68x = 10,184,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184,918.02/3,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.26

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