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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.56, 3,553.32 and 2,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.56, 3,553.32 and 2,230.37 is: 3,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.56 : 3,553.32 = 2,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.56/3,553.32 = 2,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.56x = 3,553.32 × 2,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.56x = 7,925,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,218.33/2,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.67

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