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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.77, 3,248.24 and 2,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.77, 3,248.24 and 2,226.42 is: 3,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.77 : 3,248.24 = 2,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.77/3,248.24 = 2,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.77x = 3,248.24 × 2,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.77x = 7,231,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,935.37/2,367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.33

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