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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.01, 3,181.87 and 2,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.01, 3,181.87 and 2,329.72 is: 3,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.01 : 3,181.87 = 2,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.01/3,181.87 = 2,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.01x = 3,181.87 × 2,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.01x = 7,412,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,866.18/2,337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.94

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