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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.64, 3,240.94 and 2,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.64, 3,240.94 and 2,276.97 is: 3,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.64 : 3,240.94 = 2,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.64/3,240.94 = 2,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.64x = 3,240.94 × 2,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.64x = 7,379,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,513.84/2,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.46

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