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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.58, 3,339.63 and 2,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.58, 3,339.63 and 2,327.67 is: 3,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.58 : 3,339.63 = 2,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.58/3,339.63 = 2,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.58x = 3,339.63 × 2,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.58x = 7,773,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,556.56/2,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.43

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