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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.09, 4,656.56 and 2,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.09, 4,656.56 and 2,327.76 is: 3,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.09 : 4,656.56 = 2,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.09/4,656.56 = 2,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.09x = 4,656.56 × 2,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.09x = 10,839,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839,342.47/3,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.57

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