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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.29, 3,234.83 and 2,031.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.29, 3,234.83 and 2,031.57 is: 2,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.29 : 3,234.83 = 2,031.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.29/3,234.83 = 2,031.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.29x = 3,234.83 × 2,031.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.29x = 6,571,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,773.43/2,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.73

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