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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.81, 3,496.73 and 2,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.81, 3,496.73 and 2,283.23 is: 3,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.81 : 3,496.73 = 2,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.81/3,496.73 = 2,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.81x = 3,496.73 × 2,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.81x = 7,983,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,838.84/2,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.55

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