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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.04, 3,555.97 and 2,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.04, 3,555.97 and 2,311.14 is: 3,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.04 : 3,555.97 = 2,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.04/3,555.97 = 2,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.04x = 3,555.97 × 2,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.04x = 8,218,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,344.51/2,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.23

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