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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.40, 3,168.10 and 2,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.40, 3,168.10 and 2,247.26 is: 3,085.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.40 : 3,168.10 = 2,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.40/3,168.10 = 2,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.40x = 3,168.10 × 2,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.40x = 7,119,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,544.41/2,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.53

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