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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.28, 3,585.67 and 2,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.28, 3,585.67 and 2,286.28 is: 3,449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.28 : 3,585.67 = 2,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.28/3,585.67 = 2,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.28x = 3,585.67 × 2,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.28x = 8,197,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,845.61/2,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.87

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