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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.56, 3,287.59 and 2,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.56, 3,287.59 and 2,347.11 is: 3,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.56 : 3,287.59 = 2,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.56/3,287.59 = 2,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.56x = 3,287.59 × 2,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.56x = 7,716,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,329.50/2,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.31

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