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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.18, 3,292.38 and 2,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.18, 3,292.38 and 2,322.42 is: 3,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.18 : 3,292.38 = 2,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.18/3,292.38 = 2,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.18x = 3,292.38 × 2,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.18x = 7,646,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,277.55/2,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.89

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