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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.53, 3,499.91 and 2,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.53, 3,499.91 and 2,275.56 is: 3,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.53 : 3,499.91 = 2,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.53/3,499.91 = 2,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.53x = 3,499.91 × 2,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.53x = 7,964,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,243.82/2,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.13

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