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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.27, 3,272.55 and 2,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.27, 3,272.55 and 2,254.46 is: 3,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.27 : 3,272.55 = 2,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.27/3,272.55 = 2,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.27x = 3,272.55 × 2,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.27x = 7,377,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377,833.07/2,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.29

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