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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.20, 3,252.22 and 2,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.20, 3,252.22 and 2,302.18 is: 3,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.20 : 3,252.22 = 2,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.20/3,252.22 = 2,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.20x = 3,252.22 × 2,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.20x = 7,487,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,195.84/2,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.24

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