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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.99, 4,333.68 and 2,360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.99, 4,333.68 and 2,360.67 is: 3,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.99 : 4,333.68 = 2,360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.99/4,333.68 = 2,360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.99x = 4,333.68 × 2,360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.99x = 10,230,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230,388.37/3,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.82

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