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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.27, 3,239.96 and 1,817.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.27, 3,239.96 and 1,817.22 is: 2,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.27 : 3,239.96 = 1,817.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.27/3,239.96 = 1,817.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.27x = 3,239.96 × 1,817.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.27x = 5,887,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,720.11/2,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.33

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