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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.32, 3,507.80 and 2,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.32, 3,507.80 and 2,063.96 is: 3,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.32 : 3,507.80 = 2,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.32/3,507.80 = 2,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.32x = 3,507.80 × 2,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.32x = 7,239,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,958.89/2,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.55

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