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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.39, 3,550.46 and 2,243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.39, 3,550.46 and 2,243.19 is: 3,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.39 : 3,550.46 = 2,243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.39/3,550.46 = 2,243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.39x = 3,550.46 × 2,243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.39x = 7,964,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,345.15/2,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.82

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