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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.88, 3,246.89 and 2,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.88, 3,246.89 and 2,285.48 is: 3,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.88 : 3,246.89 = 2,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.88/3,246.89 = 2,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.88x = 3,246.89 × 2,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.88x = 7,420,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,702.16/2,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.90

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