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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.40, 3,487.02 and 2,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.40, 3,487.02 and 2,268.52 is: 3,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.40 : 3,487.02 = 2,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.40/3,487.02 = 2,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.40x = 3,487.02 × 2,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.40x = 7,910,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,374.61/2,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.97

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