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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.37, 3,246.56 and 2,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.37, 3,246.56 and 2,337.36 is: 3,183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.37 : 3,246.56 = 2,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.37/3,246.56 = 2,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.37x = 3,246.56 × 2,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.37x = 7,588,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,357.81/2,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.87

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