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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.64, 3,550.46 and 2,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.64, 3,550.46 and 2,290.24 is: 3,421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.64 : 3,550.46 = 2,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.64/3,550.46 = 2,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.64x = 3,550.46 × 2,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.64x = 8,131,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,405.51/2,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.39

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