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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.40, 3,279.65 and 2,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.40, 3,279.65 and 2,337.40 is: 3,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.40 : 3,279.65 = 2,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.40/3,279.65 = 2,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.40x = 3,279.65 × 2,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.40x = 7,665,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,853.91/2,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.65

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