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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.01, 3,555.90 and 2,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.01, 3,555.90 and 2,314.46 is: 3,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.01 : 3,555.90 = 2,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.01/3,555.90 = 2,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.01x = 3,555.90 × 2,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.01x = 8,229,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,997.20/2,387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.83

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