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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.27, 3,492.22 and 2,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.27, 3,492.22 and 2,255.52 is: 3,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.27 : 3,492.22 = 2,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.27/3,492.22 = 2,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.27x = 3,492.22 × 2,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.27x = 7,876,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,761.78/2,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.06

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