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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.82, 4,372.92 and 2,335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.82, 4,372.92 and 2,335.14 is: 3,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.82 : 4,372.92 = 2,335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.82/4,372.92 = 2,335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.82x = 4,372.92 × 2,335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.82x = 10,211,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,211,380.41/3,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.47

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