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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.03, 4,337.64 and 2,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.03, 4,337.64 and 2,359.71 is: 3,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.03 : 4,337.64 = 2,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.03/4,337.64 = 2,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.03x = 4,337.64 × 2,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.03x = 10,235,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235,572.48/3,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.45

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