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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.87, 3,237.36 and 2,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.87, 3,237.36 and 2,232.48 is: 3,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.87 : 3,237.36 = 2,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.87/3,237.36 = 2,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.87x = 3,237.36 × 2,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.87x = 7,227,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,341.45/2,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.19

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