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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.20, 3,215.07 and 2,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.20, 3,215.07 and 2,340.72 is: 3,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.20 : 3,215.07 = 2,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.20/3,215.07 = 2,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.20x = 3,215.07 × 2,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.20x = 7,525,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,578.65/2,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.19

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