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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.99, 3,240.47 and 2,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.99, 3,240.47 and 2,027.88 is: 2,802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.99 : 3,240.47 = 2,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.99/3,240.47 = 2,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.99x = 3,240.47 × 2,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.99x = 6,571,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,284.30/2,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.27

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