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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.46, 4,477.50 and 2,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.46, 4,477.50 and 2,331.36 is: 3,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.46 : 4,477.50 = 2,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.46/4,477.50 = 2,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.46x = 4,477.50 × 2,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.46x = 10,438,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,664.40/2,987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.16

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