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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.39, 3,545.61 and 2,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.39, 3,545.61 and 2,285.38 is: 3,422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.39 : 3,545.61 = 2,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.39/3,545.61 = 2,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.39x = 3,545.61 × 2,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.39x = 8,103,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,048.45/2,367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.78

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