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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.74, 3,248.26 and 2,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.74, 3,248.26 and 2,255.33 is: 3,099.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.74 : 3,248.26 = 2,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.74/3,248.26 = 2,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.74x = 3,248.26 × 2,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.74x = 7,325,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,898.23/2,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.28

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