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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.14, 3,236.49 and 2,323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.14, 3,236.49 and 2,323.45 is: 3,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.14 : 3,236.49 = 2,323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.14/3,236.49 = 2,323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.14x = 3,236.49 × 2,323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.14x = 7,519,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,826.74/2,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.82

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