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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.77, 3,485.97 and 2,277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.77, 3,485.97 and 2,277.57 is: 3,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.77 : 3,485.97 = 2,277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.77/3,485.97 = 2,277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.77x = 3,485.97 × 2,277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.77x = 7,939,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,939,540.69/2,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.26

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