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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.24, 3,273.06 and 2,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.24, 3,273.06 and 2,247.40 is: 3,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.24 : 3,273.06 = 2,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.24/3,273.06 = 2,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.24x = 3,273.06 × 2,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.24x = 7,355,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,875.04/2,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.12

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