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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.30, 4,241.27 and 2,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.30, 4,241.27 and 2,368.94 is: 3,547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.30 : 4,241.27 = 2,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.30/4,241.27 = 2,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.30x = 4,241.27 × 2,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.30x = 10,047,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,047,281.10/2,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.39

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