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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.24, 3,814.38 and 2,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.24, 3,814.38 and 2,333.40 is: 3,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.24 : 3,814.38 = 2,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.24/3,814.38 = 2,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.24x = 3,814.38 × 2,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.24x = 8,900,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,474.29/2,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.16

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