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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.40, 3,507.60 and 2,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.40, 3,507.60 and 2,316.80 is: 3,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.40 : 3,507.60 = 2,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.40/3,507.60 = 2,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.40x = 3,507.60 × 2,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.40x = 8,126,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,407.68/2,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.20

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