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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.44, 3,203.52 and 2,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.44, 3,203.52 and 2,274.72 is: 3,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.44 : 3,203.52 = 2,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.44/3,203.52 = 2,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.44x = 3,203.52 × 2,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.44x = 7,287,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,111.01/2,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.35

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