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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.33, 4,293.94 and 2,324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.33, 4,293.94 and 2,324.01 is: 3,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.33 : 4,293.94 = 2,324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.33/4,293.94 = 2,324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.33x = 4,293.94 × 2,324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.33x = 9,979,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,159.50/3,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.36

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