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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.03, 3,288.20 and 2,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.03, 3,288.20 and 2,279.34 is: 3,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.03 : 3,288.20 = 2,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.03/3,288.20 = 2,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.03x = 3,288.20 × 2,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.03x = 7,494,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,914.39/2,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.80

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