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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.38, 3,200.98 and 2,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.38, 3,200.98 and 2,245.58 is: 3,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.38 : 3,200.98 = 2,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.38/3,200.98 = 2,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.38x = 3,200.98 × 2,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.38x = 7,188,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,056.67/2,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.80

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