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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.30, 3,230.74 and 2,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.30, 3,230.74 and 2,337.36 is: 3,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.30 : 3,230.74 = 2,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.30/3,230.74 = 2,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.30x = 3,230.74 × 2,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.30x = 7,551,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,402.45/2,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.69

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