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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.18, 3,347.67 and 2,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.18, 3,347.67 and 2,037.52 is: 2,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.18 : 3,347.67 = 2,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.18/3,347.67 = 2,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.18x = 3,347.67 × 2,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.18x = 6,820,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820,944.58/2,431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.61

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