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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.72, 4,508.92 and 2,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.72, 4,508.92 and 2,327.08 is: 3,209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.72 : 4,508.92 = 2,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.72/4,508.92 = 2,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.72x = 4,508.92 × 2,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.72x = 10,492,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,617.55/3,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.03

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