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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.60, 3,257.45 and 2,343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.60, 3,257.45 and 2,343.33 is: 3,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.60 : 3,257.45 = 2,343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.60/3,257.45 = 2,343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.60x = 3,257.45 × 2,343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.60x = 7,633,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,277.38/2,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.10

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