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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.30, 3,189.73 and 2,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.30, 3,189.73 and 2,307.89 is: 3,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.30 : 3,189.73 = 2,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.30/3,189.73 = 2,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.30x = 3,189.73 × 2,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.30x = 7,361,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,545.97/2,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.22

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