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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.63, 3,476.57 and 2,302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.63, 3,476.57 and 2,302.83 is: 3,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.63 : 3,476.57 = 2,302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.63/3,476.57 = 2,302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.63x = 3,476.57 × 2,302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.63x = 8,005,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,938.18/2,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.62

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