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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.55, 3,240.81 and 2,276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.55, 3,240.81 and 2,276.87 is: 3,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.55 : 3,240.81 = 2,276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.55/3,240.81 = 2,276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.55x = 3,240.81 × 2,276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.55x = 7,378,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,911.49/2,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.33

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