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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.12, 3,541.73 and 2,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.12, 3,541.73 and 2,259.15 is: 3,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.12 : 3,541.73 = 2,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.12/3,541.73 = 2,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.12x = 3,541.73 × 2,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.12x = 8,001,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,299.33/2,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.38

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