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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.64, 3,544.50 and 2,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.64, 3,544.50 and 2,286.24 is: 3,415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.64 : 3,544.50 = 2,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.64/3,544.50 = 2,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.64x = 3,544.50 × 2,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.64x = 8,103,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,577.68/2,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.43

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