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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.77, 4,316.67 and 2,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.77, 4,316.67 and 2,340.45 is: 3,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.77 : 4,316.67 = 2,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.77/4,316.67 = 2,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.77x = 4,316.67 × 2,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.77x = 10,102,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,102,950.30/3,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.08

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