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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.58, 3,353.43 and 2,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.58, 3,353.43 and 2,337.67 is: 3,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.58 : 3,353.43 = 2,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.58/3,353.43 = 2,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.58x = 3,353.43 × 2,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.58x = 7,839,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,839,212.71/2,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.23

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