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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.49, 3,487.08 and 2,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.49, 3,487.08 and 2,273.93 is: 3,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.49 : 3,487.08 = 2,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.49/3,487.08 = 2,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.49x = 3,487.08 × 2,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.49x = 7,929,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,375.82/2,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.26

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