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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.20, 3,556.80 and 2,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.20, 3,556.80 and 2,322.60 is: 3,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.20 : 3,556.80 = 2,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.20/3,556.80 = 2,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.20x = 3,556.80 × 2,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.20x = 8,261,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,023.68/2,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.90

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