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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.93, 4,243.58 and 2,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.93, 4,243.58 and 2,327.70 is: 3,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.93 : 4,243.58 = 2,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.93/4,243.58 = 2,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.93x = 4,243.58 × 2,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.93x = 9,877,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,769.53/3,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.36

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