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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.90, 3,557.10 and 2,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.90, 3,557.10 and 2,246.60 is: 3,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.90 : 3,557.10 = 2,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.90/3,557.10 = 2,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.90x = 3,557.10 × 2,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.90x = 7,991,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,380.86/2,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.52

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