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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.24, 3,267.08 and 2,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.24, 3,267.08 and 2,344.96 is: 3,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.24 : 3,267.08 = 2,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.24/3,267.08 = 2,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.24x = 3,267.08 × 2,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.24x = 7,661,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,171.92/2,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.60

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