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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.08, 4,368.24 and 2,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.08, 4,368.24 and 2,327.50 is: 3,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.08 : 4,368.24 = 2,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.08/4,368.24 = 2,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.08x = 4,368.24 × 2,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.08x = 10,167,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,167,078.60/3,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.24

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