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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.37, 4,666.84 and 2,327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.37, 4,666.84 and 2,327.87 is: 3,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.37 : 4,666.84 = 2,327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.37/4,666.84 = 2,327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.37x = 4,666.84 × 2,327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.37x = 10,863,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863,802.68/3,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.40

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