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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.38, 3,546.41 and 2,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.38, 3,546.41 and 2,232.51 is: 3,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.38 : 3,546.41 = 2,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.38/3,546.41 = 2,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.38x = 3,546.41 × 2,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.38x = 7,917,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,384.63/2,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.37

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