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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.88, 3,545.65 and 2,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.88, 3,545.65 and 2,232.01 is: 3,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.88 : 3,545.65 = 2,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.88/3,545.65 = 2,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.88x = 3,545.65 × 2,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.88x = 7,913,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913,926.26/2,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.61

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