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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.55, 3,219.25 and 2,286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.55, 3,219.25 and 2,286.52 is: 3,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.55 : 3,219.25 = 2,286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.55/3,219.25 = 2,286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.55x = 3,219.25 × 2,286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.55x = 7,360,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,865.75/2,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.97

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