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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.89, 3,557.37 and 2,245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.89, 3,557.37 and 2,245.77 is: 3,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.89 : 3,557.37 = 2,245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.89/3,557.37 = 2,245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.89x = 3,557.37 × 2,245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.89x = 7,989,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,034.82/2,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.48

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