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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.38, 3,202.36 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.38, 3,202.36 and 2,246.58 is: 3,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.38 : 3,202.36 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.38/3,202.36 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.38x = 3,202.36 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.38x = 7,194,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,357.93/2,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.18

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