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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.23, 3,287.29 and 2,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.23, 3,287.29 and 2,385.03 is: 3,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.23 : 3,287.29 = 2,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.23/3,287.29 = 2,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.23x = 3,287.29 × 2,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.23x = 7,840,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,279.31/2,401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.11

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