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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.02, 3,243.17 and 2,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.02, 3,243.17 and 2,233.15 is: 3,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.02 : 3,243.17 = 2,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.02/3,243.17 = 2,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.02x = 3,243.17 × 2,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.02x = 7,242,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,485.09/2,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.82

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