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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.58, 3,544.62 and 2,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.58, 3,544.62 and 2,227.74 is: 3,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.58 : 3,544.62 = 2,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.58/3,544.62 = 2,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.58x = 3,544.62 × 2,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.58x = 7,896,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,491.76/2,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.63

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