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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.89, 3,237.69 and 2,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.89, 3,237.69 and 2,033.01 is: 2,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.89 : 3,237.69 = 2,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.89/3,237.69 = 2,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.89x = 3,237.69 × 2,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.89x = 6,582,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,256.15/2,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.48

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