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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.83, 3,546.14 and 2,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.83, 3,546.14 and 2,274.23 is: 3,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.83 : 3,546.14 = 2,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.83/3,546.14 = 2,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.83x = 3,546.14 × 2,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.83x = 8,064,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,737.97/2,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.36

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