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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.57, 3,564.44 and 2,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.57, 3,564.44 and 2,261.76 is: 3,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.57 : 3,564.44 = 2,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.57/3,564.44 = 2,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.57x = 3,564.44 × 2,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.57x = 8,061,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,891.62/2,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.23

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