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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.84, 3,266.28 and 2,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.84, 3,266.28 and 2,316.24 is: 3,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.84 : 3,266.28 = 2,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.84/3,266.28 = 2,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.84x = 3,266.28 × 2,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.84x = 7,565,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,488.39/2,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.03

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