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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.17, 3,252.36 and 2,143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.17, 3,252.36 and 2,143.47 is: 2,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.17 : 3,252.36 = 2,143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.17/3,252.36 = 2,143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.17x = 3,252.36 × 2,143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.17x = 6,971,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,336.09/2,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.24

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