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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.41, 4,143.42 and 2,327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.41, 4,143.42 and 2,327.69 is: 3,213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.41 : 4,143.42 = 2,327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.41/4,143.42 = 2,327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.41x = 4,143.42 × 2,327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.41x = 9,644,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,607.66/3,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.36

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