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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.80, 3,227.88 and 2,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.80, 3,227.88 and 2,292.77 is: 3,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.80 : 3,227.88 = 2,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.80/3,227.88 = 2,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.80x = 3,227.88 × 2,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.80x = 7,400,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,803.10/2,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.61

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