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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.96, 3,504.24 and 2,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.96, 3,504.24 and 2,255.20 is: 3,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.96 : 3,504.24 = 2,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.96/3,504.24 = 2,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.96x = 3,504.24 × 2,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.96x = 7,902,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,762.05/2,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.44

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