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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.24, 3,244.05 and 2,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.24, 3,244.05 and 2,257.47 is: 3,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.24 : 3,244.05 = 2,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.24/3,244.05 = 2,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.24x = 3,244.05 × 2,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.24x = 7,323,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,345.55/2,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.35

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