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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.38, 3,203.74 and 2,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.38, 3,203.74 and 2,247.58 is: 3,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.38 : 3,203.74 = 2,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.38/3,203.74 = 2,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.38x = 3,203.74 × 2,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.38x = 7,200,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,661.95/2,328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.56

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