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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.73, 3,207.33 and 2,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.73, 3,207.33 and 2,147.90 is: 2,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.73 : 3,207.33 = 2,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.73/3,207.33 = 2,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.73x = 3,207.33 × 2,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.73x = 6,889,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,024.11/2,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.37

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