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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.68, 3,566.08 and 2,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.68, 3,566.08 and 2,227.20 is: 3,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.68 : 3,566.08 = 2,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.68/3,566.08 = 2,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.68x = 3,566.08 × 2,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.68x = 7,942,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,373.38/2,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.20

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