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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.48, 4,052.42 and 2,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.48, 4,052.42 and 2,343.24 is: 3,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.48 : 4,052.42 = 2,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.48/4,052.42 = 2,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.48x = 4,052.42 × 2,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.48x = 9,495,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,792.64/2,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.04

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