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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.36, 3,560.68 and 2,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.36, 3,560.68 and 2,286.44 is: 3,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.36 : 3,560.68 = 2,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.36/3,560.68 = 2,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.36x = 3,560.68 × 2,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.36x = 8,141,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,281.18/2,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.95

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