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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.29, 3,556.33 and 2,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.29, 3,556.33 and 2,311.39 is: 3,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.29 : 3,556.33 = 2,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.29/3,556.33 = 2,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.29x = 3,556.33 × 2,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.29x = 8,220,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,065.60/2,384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.59

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