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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.20, 3,227.28 and 2,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.20, 3,227.28 and 2,088.08 is: 2,883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.20 : 3,227.28 = 2,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.20/3,227.28 = 2,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.20x = 3,227.28 × 2,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.20x = 6,738,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,818.82/2,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.29

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