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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.08, 3,554.55 and 2,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.08, 3,554.55 and 2,280.60 is: 3,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.08 : 3,554.55 = 2,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.08/3,554.55 = 2,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.08x = 3,554.55 × 2,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.08x = 8,106,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,506.73/2,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.24

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