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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.68, 3,499.54 and 2,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.68, 3,499.54 and 2,254.61 is: 3,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.68 : 3,499.54 = 2,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.68/3,499.54 = 2,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.68x = 3,499.54 × 2,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.68x = 7,890,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,100.99/2,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.18

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