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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.57, 4,060.56 and 2,384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.57, 4,060.56 and 2,384.67 is: 3,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.57 : 4,060.56 = 2,384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.57/4,060.56 = 2,384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.57x = 4,060.56 × 2,384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.57x = 9,683,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,095.62/2,943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.58

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