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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.14, 3,294.52 and 2,310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.14, 3,294.52 and 2,310.59 is: 3,188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.14 : 3,294.52 = 2,310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.14/3,294.52 = 2,310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.14x = 3,294.52 × 2,310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.14x = 7,612,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,300.42/2,387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.88

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