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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.77, 4,671.88 and 2,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.77, 4,671.88 and 2,323.32 is: 3,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.77 : 4,671.88 = 2,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.77/4,671.88 = 2,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.77x = 4,671.88 × 2,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.77x = 10,854,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854,272.24/3,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.70

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