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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.76, 5,062.37 and 2,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.76, 5,062.37 and 2,329.22 is: 3,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.76 : 5,062.37 = 2,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.76/5,062.37 = 2,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.76x = 5,062.37 × 2,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.76x = 11,791,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791,374.46/3,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.10

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