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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.55, 3,242.18 and 2,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.55, 3,242.18 and 2,277.87 is: 3,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.55 : 3,242.18 = 2,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.55/3,242.18 = 2,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.55x = 3,242.18 × 2,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.55x = 7,385,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385,264.56/2,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.69

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