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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.57, 4,186.95 and 2,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.57, 4,186.95 and 2,327.14 is: 3,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.57 : 4,186.95 = 2,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.57/4,186.95 = 2,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.57x = 4,186.95 × 2,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.57x = 9,743,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743,618.82/3,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.87

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