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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.34, 4,267.98 and 2,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.34, 4,267.98 and 2,347.47 is: 3,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.34 : 4,267.98 = 2,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.34/4,267.98 = 2,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.34x = 4,267.98 × 2,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.34x = 10,018,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,955.01/2,831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.59

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