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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.68, 4,681.02 and 2,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.68, 4,681.02 and 2,329.08 is: 3,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.68 : 4,681.02 = 2,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.68/4,681.02 = 2,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.68x = 4,681.02 × 2,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.68x = 10,902,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,902,470.06/3,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.42

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