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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.24, 3,286.98 and 2,351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.24, 3,286.98 and 2,351.43 is: 3,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.24 : 3,286.98 = 2,351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.24/3,286.98 = 2,351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.24x = 3,286.98 × 2,351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.24x = 7,729,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,729,103.38/2,384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.75

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