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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.32, 3,566.82 and 2,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.32, 3,566.82 and 2,275.48 is: 3,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.32 : 3,566.82 = 2,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.32/3,566.82 = 2,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.32x = 3,566.82 × 2,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.32x = 8,116,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,227.57/2,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.90

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