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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.89, 3,293.62 and 2,307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.89, 3,293.62 and 2,307.61 is: 3,182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.89 : 3,293.62 = 2,307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.89/3,293.62 = 2,307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.89x = 3,293.62 × 2,307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.89x = 7,600,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600,390.45/2,387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.89

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