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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.96, 3,460.37 and 2,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.96, 3,460.37 and 2,236.96 is: 3,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.96 : 3,460.37 = 2,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.96/3,460.37 = 2,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.96x = 3,460.37 × 2,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.96x = 7,740,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,709.28/2,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.45

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