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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.67, 3,951.90 and 2,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.67, 3,951.90 and 2,336.33 is: 3,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.67 : 3,951.90 = 2,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.67/3,951.90 = 2,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.67x = 3,951.90 × 2,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.67x = 9,232,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,922.77/2,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.19

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