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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.12, 3,552.30 and 2,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.12, 3,552.30 and 2,266.68 is: 3,401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.12 : 3,552.30 = 2,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.12/3,552.30 = 2,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.12x = 3,552.30 × 2,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.12x = 8,051,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051,927.36/2,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.57

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