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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.36, 3,551.22 and 2,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.36, 3,551.22 and 2,318.52 is: 3,473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.36 : 3,551.22 = 2,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.36/3,551.22 = 2,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.36x = 3,551.22 × 2,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.36x = 8,233,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,574.59/2,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.55

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