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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.29, 3,499.54 and 2,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.29, 3,499.54 and 2,275.32 is: 3,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.29 : 3,499.54 = 2,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.29/3,499.54 = 2,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.29x = 3,499.54 × 2,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.29x = 7,962,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962,561.98/2,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.76

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