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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.52, 3,266.12 and 2,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.52, 3,266.12 and 2,277.46 is: 3,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.52 : 3,266.12 = 2,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.52/3,266.12 = 2,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.52x = 3,266.12 × 2,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.52x = 7,438,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,457.66/2,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.88

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